What French giant Carrefour’s arrival says about Ethiopia’s retail liberalisation
The planned entry of Carrefour into Ethiopia marks a defining moment in the country’s retail liberalisation drive, signalling a shift...
- Thursday, June 04, 2026
BusinessDay
The planned entry of Carrefour into Ethiopia marks a defining moment in the country’s retail liberalisation drive, signalling a shift...
African markets are sending mixed but increasingly stabilising macro signals: South Africa has paused its rate-cut cycle despite easing inflation,...
Unlike some of its African peers that have moved aggressively to loosen policy, South Africa has opted for caution, holding...
Ghana’s central bank on Wednesday cut its benchmark policy rate by 250 basis points to 15.5 percent, its lowest level...
Fitch Ratings has withdrawn its ratings on the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) for commercial reasons, saying it will no longer...
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Moody’s has upgraded Kenya’s sovereign credit rating to B3, the highest level since July 2023, citing a decline in near-term...
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Nedbank Group’s proposed acquisition of a 66 percent stake in Kenya’s NCBA Group, valued at 13.9 billion rand ($855.5 million),...
Record gold prices, easing inflation in parts of the continent, firmer currencies and aggressive bank expansion are reshaping Africa’s macroeconomic...