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Mixed global PMI trends in manufacturing and services

22 clusters · 255 sources · last updated

Latest: US Manufacturing PMI reaches 53-month high amid nearshoring trends

Global economic indicators show varied performance across sectors. In the United States, the services sector showed strength in August, with the ISM non-manufacturing PMI rising to 55.4 and the S&P Global Services PMI re

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South African banking digital transition and payment reforms

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: South African Reserve Bank plans shared ATM network

South African banks are reducing physical cash infrastructure as consumer behavior shifts toward digital payments. While the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) notes that cash remains vital for rural and lower-income popu

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African banks adopting Chinese yuan settlement systems

7 clusters · 23 sources · last updated

Latest: Attijariwafa Bank joins China's CIPS payment system

African financial institutions are increasingly adopting China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) to facilitate direct Renminbi (yuan) settlements. This shift aims to reduce transaction costs, bypass multiple

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South African domestic travel and documentation guidance

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: South African travelers adopt strategic spending for December holidays

South African travelers are receiving guidance on managing logistics and costs related to documentation and domestic tourism. Initial reports highlight the importance of planning for passport renewals through the Depart

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South African wine competition results

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Latest: Sauvignon Blanc South Africa announces 2026 Top 10 winners

In September 2026, South Africa held major wine competitions for two prominent varieties. The Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge announced its winners after three days of blind judging 150 entries from 97 produ

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African Union launches African Credit Rating Agency

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Latest: African Union launches Africa Credit Rating Agency

The African Union has officially launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), the continent’s first homegrown credit rating institution. Headquartered in Port Louis, Mauritius, the agency commenced operations on Oct

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Mozambique business credit expansion initiatives

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Latest: Mozambique business leaders launch new credit mechanism and join global nutrition talks

Efforts to expand credit access for businesses in Mozambique have progressed through new funding initiatives and policy dialogues. Initially, the Sociedade de Garantias de Moçambique (SGM) sought new financing to expand

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African digital payments and fintech growth

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Latest: Africa's digital economy shifts focus toward infrastructure and frictionless payments

Africa is undergoing a significant economic transformation through the growth of its digital payments and fintech ecosystem, with the regional digital payments economy projected to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030. Nigeria

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UAE non-oil economic growth

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Latest: African private sector shows mixed economic performance in September

The United Arab Emirates' non-oil economy has demonstrated significant strength through 2026, driven by diversification efforts and rising demand. In the first quarter of 2026, the non-oil sector grew by 4.8%, raising it

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South African fiscal and consumer debt crisis

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Latest: South Africa faces rising financial stress amid falling savings and high unemployment

South Africa is experiencing significant financial instability at both the state and household levels. Capitec Bank reported a projected long-term fiscal deficit of approximately R50.4 trillion, roughly ten times the nat

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African digital payment and crypto regulation

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Latest: African regulators increase oversight of crypto and digital payments

The landscape of cross-border payments and digital assets in Africa is undergoing significant structural and regulatory shifts. Initially, the focus centered on the challenges of traditional international money transfers

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