Africa's richest economy moves closer to exiting dirty-money list

South Africa is on track to exit the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) so-called grey list by October, with a team of assessors set to visit the country this month. The FATF has already concluded that South African authorities have fulfilled “all or …

Livestock central to Nigeria’s economic diversification – Okengwu

In this interview with Adefolarin Olamilekan on ADBN’s Market Report, and monitored by BENJAMIN UMUTEME, a Development Economist, Dr. Emeka Okengwu, says livestock is central to food production and economic diversification of Nigeria. Excerpts! What’s your …

G20 finance chiefs agree on need for central bank autonomy

Finance chiefs from the Group of 20 emphasized the importance of central bank independence in a joint statement issued after a two-day meeting in Durban, South Africa. The ministers and central bank governors pledged to continue data-driven policymaking …

US Tariffs Spur Africa To Fast-Track Free Trade Deal

Home Africa US Tariffs Spur Africa To Fast-Track Free Trade Deal G20 finance chiefs meeting in Durban this week, under South Africa's presidency, have trade high on the agenda. Amid rising concerns over steep US tariffs, African leaders are stepping up …

Somalia Central Bank Governor eyes growth, inflation & shilling return

In an exclusive interview with CNBC Africa, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, the Governor of the Central Bank of Somalia, laid out an ambitious roadmap to bolster the country's economic growth through strategic monetary reforms and innovative financial …

Finance leaders stress need for central-bank independence, co-operation at G20 meeting

Open this photo in gallery:Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne speaks at the G20 meeting in Durban, South Africa on Thursday.RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP/Getty Images Finance chiefs from the Group of 20 countries stressed the importance of …

G20 nations back central bank independence

G20 nations said on Friday the independence of central banks was crucial to achieving price stability in the face of geopolitical and trade tensions. "Central banks are strongly committed to ensuring price stability, consistent with their respective …

French military withdrawals in west and central Africa

South Africa moves closer to exiting dirty-money list in October

South Africa is edging closer to leaving a global financial watchdog’s so-called gray list in October, with a team of assessors scheduled to visit the nation this month. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has already determined that South African …

Multi-stakeholder approach key to narrowing nat cat protection gap: G20 South Africa side event

Addressing the widening natural catastrophe insurance protection gap requires a multi-stakeholder approach, including public-private partnerships, investments in risk reduction and resilience, and innovative insurance solutions, according to keynote …