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The International Monetary Fund will begin to assess Ghana's progress in meeting key commitments under the Extended Credit Facility arrangement, as part of the fourth review this month. 

IMF begins fourth review of ECF for Ghana

Africa’s luxury market is on the rise, defying economic slowdowns and proving its resilience in a sector worth over six billion dollars. 

African luxury brands redefined

To enhance women’s representation and leadership in digital health, various policies can be adopted across government, organizational, and industry levels. 

Investments and policies to shape women-led innovations in digital health

African countries are increasingly shaping the global conversation on artificial intelligence policy and regulation. But where does Africa truly stand in this evolving landscape? 

Africa’s role in shaping global AI policy and regulation

The South African Revenue Service collected R1.855 trillion in the fiscal year through March which was almost R9 billion more than the National Treasury’s revised estimate in its March 12 budget. 

South African revenue grows 

A roller-coaster quarter for markets is ending with little relief, as President Donald Trump’s disruptive trade policies and rising stagflation fears drive investors toward risk aversion. 

Momentum on world’s 2025/26 money map

Merchantec Capital’s latest CEO Confidence Index recorded a sharp decline from 53.9 points in Q4 2024 to 45.2 points this quarter, marking a substantial dip in sentiment. 

CEO confidence declines amid concerns over economic conditions

With AGOA set to expire in September 2025 a few months away, growing concern is mounting among American buyers and manufacturers about the uncertainty surrounding its renewal. 

African countries jittery over renewal of AGOA as deadline fast approaches

Kenya’s President William Ruto has come out to assure residents of honoring his development pledges in the country’s central region. 

Kenyan president defends development pledges amidst backlash

The March 2025 ABSA Purchasing Managers’ Index shows tentative signs of recovery in South Africa’s manufacturing sector, with notable rebounds in business activity and export sales, despite the sector remaining in contractionary territory overall. 

South Africa’s manufacturing sector surges to 10-month high on export boost

The United States’ unpredictable trade moves are shaking up South Africa’s export and investment landscape, putting key sectors at risk. 

AGOA uncertainty looms over South Africa's trade future

Rwanda’s newly appointed governor is bullish over the economy hitting it’s projected growth numbers for 2025 growing at above 7 per cent. 

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