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South Africa Inflation on Track for 3% Target in 2026, Reserve Bank Governor Says

South Africa

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January 20, 2026

South Africa Inflation on Track for 3% Target in 2026, Reserve Bank Governor Says

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Financial Services & Investments

Can Africa Cut Its Borrowing Costs as Risk Premiums and Data Gaps Distort Pricing?

Transport & Infrastructure

Africa Shifts Toward Local Capital to Fund Infrastructure as Debt Limits Bite

Financial Services & Investments

Africa Business Forum 2026 to Spotlight Blended Finance, Youth Jobs and Investment Partnerships in Addis Ababa

Financial Services & Investments

African Markets to Price Reforms Over Growth in 2026 Outlook

Manufacturing & Industry

ArcelorMittal South Africa in advanced talks for potential deal, shares spike

ArcelorMittal South Africa said it is in advanced talks with state-owned IDC on a potential transaction aimed at a “sustainable solution”, lifting its shares nearly 10% as the loss-making steelmaker seeks relief from weak demand, high power costs and import pressure.

South Africa

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January 22, 2026

Financial Services & Investments

South African rand hovers around strongest in three years as geopolitical tensions ease

The rand held near its strongest level since August 2022 as safe-haven demand eased after U.S. President Donald Trump backed down from tariff threats and ruled out using force to obtain Greenland, while South African stocks and bonds also firmed.

South Africa

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January 22, 2026

Financial Services & Investments

China's Africa lending nearly halved in 2024, shifts to yuan

Chinese lending to Africa fell to $2.1 billion in 2024 as Beijing pivoted from dollar-denominated megaprojects to smaller, more commercially viable financing increasingly denominated in yuan, Boston University data showed.

Africa

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January 22, 2026

Financial Services & Investments

South African inflation ticks up but more rate cuts expected this year

South Africa’s headline inflation edged up to 3.6% in December, but economists still see room for further interest-rate cuts in 2026 as price pressures remain contained and the rand has strengthened.

South Africa

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January 21, 2026

Financial Services & Investments

In Davos, African president pitches business deals to Trump’s son Eric

Somaliland’s president used meetings at the World Economic Forum, including with Eric Trump and Israel’s president Isaac Herzog, to push recognition and pitch investment opportunities such as the Berbera port.

Central African leaders order urgent reforms to shore up weakening economies

CEMAC heads of state ordered fast-tracked repatriation of export revenues and certain overseas-held funds, alongside tighter IMF-aligned policy steps, as the region confronts weaker growth and tighter global financial conditions.

Africa

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January 21, 2026