Prospect of lower Fed rates fuels optimism for Africa in 2024
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The chairman of the US Federal Reserve has indicated that it intends to cut interest…

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Prospect of lower Fed rates fuels optimism for Africa in 2024

Ruto softens his line on China as Kenya seeks $1bn loan
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In early December 2023 the Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) suggested that…

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Ruto softens his line on China as Kenya seeks $1bn loan

COP28: Vulnerable countries to benefit more in funding, debt relief | City Press
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The UN COP28 gathering in Dubai concluded its business on a high this week,…

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COP28: Vulnerable countries to benefit more in funding, debt relief | City Press

South Africa eyes half of R497 billion contingency funds to cut debt | Business
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South Africa’s National Treasury is considering withdrawing as much as half of the R497 billion…

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South Africa eyes half of R497 billion contingency funds to cut debt | Business

World Bank: Developing countries on path to debt crisis and lost decade
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Developing countries and are on a “path to crisis” and face another “lost decade” unless…

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World Bank: Developing countries on path to debt crisis and lost decade

Surging consumer debt balances in South Africa despite economic headwinds
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During the first quarter of 2023, South Africans demonstrated remarkable growth in both the demand…

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Surging consumer debt balances in South Africa despite economic headwinds

SA’s shift from coal won’t worsen debt burden and puts justice first, says Creecy | Business
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South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Investment Plan was approved by the government. The climate finance…

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SA’s shift from coal won’t worsen debt burden and puts justice first, says Creecy | Business

Stellenbosch University medical student raises more than R30 000 for students with debt | News24
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A final year medical student cycled 1 500 kilometres from Cape Town to KZN in…

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Stellenbosch University medical student raises more than R30 000 for students with debt | News24

S&P keeps SA credit ratings unchanged despite growing debt burden | Business
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S&P Global Ratings affirmed South Africa’s credit ratings and maintained a stable outlook – despite…

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S&P keeps SA credit ratings unchanged despite growing debt burden | Business

Beware: debt is often no more than a click away | The Citizen
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Buying online with plastic money often makes you forget that you are paying with real…

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Beware: debt is often no more than a click away | The Citizen