South Africa’s economy hits 2-year high as tariff risks loom - Finance in Africa
South Africa’s gross domestic product expanded by 0.8% compared to a marginal 0.1% in the first quarter, according to the latest official data.| Finance in Africa
Kenya’s insurance profit slumps 42% on weaker investment income| Finance in Africa
South Africa’s gross domestic product expanded by 0.8% compared to a marginal 0.1% in the first quarter, according to the latest official data.| Finance in Africa
Kenya’s insurance industry saw net earnings fall 42% in Q1 2025 to $38 million, from $66 million a year earlier, according to the IRA.| Finance in Africa
Ghana’s economy expanded by 6.3% in Q2 2025, compared with a revised 5.7% a year earlier, according to the latest GDP report.| Finance in Africa
The headline PMI rose to 50.8 from 50.2 in July, staying above the 50.0 no-change mark for the seventh straight month according to S&P Global.| Finance in Africa
Ethiopia has unveiled the $5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydroelectric project.| Finance in Africa
Amarachi is a finance writer with a knack for turning complex economic data into compelling stories. With over half a decade of writing experience—spanning content creation, journalism, and on-the-ground reporting—she found herself in finance by accident but stayed for the thrill of decoding numbers that shape economies. Now, she covers the policies, trends, and market shifts that drive Africa’s financial landscape, making crucial information accessible to readers across the continent. | Finance in Africa
