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African stock markets surge in 2026 as Ghana gains 34.6% and Tanzania leads the continent

African equity markets are posting extraordinary returns in early 2026. Tanzania is up 40.65% year-to-date, Ghana has surged 34.61%, and…

Africa green economy summit 2026 opens in Cape Town, targeting climate investment across the continent

The Africa green economy summit opened in Cape Town on February 24, bringing together global investors, the African Development Bank,…

Africa’s GDP growth forecast upgraded to 4.3%, the fastest in the world

The African Development Bank has raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast for Africa to 4.3%, making the continent the fastest-growing…

Africa set to outgrow Asia in 2026 for the first time in history

The IMF projects Africa will be the fastest-growing region in the world in 2026, surpassing Asia for the first time…

South Africa scraps tour visa scheme

South Africa plans to phase out the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme and absorb it into…

Ghana bans government cheques

Ghana has banned government cheques, signing an SLA with 24 banks to make the GHIPSS…

Ghana tightens bank cybersecurity rules

Ghana has launched the Cyber and Information Security Directive 2026, requiring board-level accountability for cybersecurity…

World Bank backs Malawi cybersecurity push

The World Bank has renewed technical support for Malawi's cybersecurity agenda, backing the establishment of…