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Africa

Botswana Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Rising Inflation

Botswana’s central bank has maintained its monetary policy rate at 1.90% for the third consecutive meeting, the bank announced on Thursday says CNBCAfrica. Inflation rose to 2.5% in January, up from 1.7% in December, but remains below the Bank of Botswana’s preferred range of 3% to 6% in the medium term. The country’s economy, heavily reliant on diamond exports, faced a contraction last year due to weakened global demand for […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025 15

Business / Economics

07 February 2025 BIz News

Inflation Rate Drops to 3.2% in January The Statistics Agency has released its latest report on the country’s inflation rate, revealing a decline in the annual headline inflation rate to 3.2% for January 2025. This marks a notable drop from the 5.4% recorded in January 2024. The decrease is attributed to lower fuel prices and easing food costs, providing relief to consumers. Minerals Council SA Calls for Faster Mining Approvals […]

todayFebruary 7, 2025 14

Business / Economics

03 February 2025 Biz News Update

  1. Dynamic Pricing and Domestic Tourism Concerns The shift in Namibia's hospitality industry from traditional fixed rates to dynamic pricing has raised concerns about the future of domestic tourism, already burdened by economic pressures. According to a recent survey by The Brief, a number of the country's major hotels have adopted fluctuating rates, driven by international trends and increasing operational costs. This new approach could impact local tourism as […]

todayFebruary 3, 2025 21

Business / Economics

SA Reserve Bank eyes third consecutive rate cut

    The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is expected to lower the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.5% on Thursday, marking the third consecutive rate cut. The decision, expected to be unanimous among the six-member monetary policy committee, comes as the central bank navigates economic uncertainty driven by global factors.     Governor of the SARB, Lesetja Kganyago      Governor Lesetja Kganyago will announce the […]

todayJanuary 30, 2025 19

Business / Economics

BOJ keeps rates unchanged

  Japan’s central bank is leaving interest rates unchanged in a move widely expected by the market. Its chief, Kazuo Ueda, says a lack of clarity over wage trends and uncertainty over the U.S. economy is behind the decision. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo:  

todayDecember 20, 2024 35

World

US Fed chair won’t resign if Trump demands

  US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has said he will not resign if asked to by incoming President Donald Trump. He was speaking after the Fed dropped interest rates by another quarter of a percentage point. As Nick Harper reports from Washington.  

todayNovember 8, 2024 34