Zimbabwe’s rushed mining wager on itself is paying off as it sees a record $2.5 billion profit added to its economy
The revenue surge was attributed to increased global demand for minerals, particularly those produced in the Southern…
Business reaction to Summer Economic Statement
Chambers Ireland has today urged Government to prioritise a budget that reduces the cost pressures facing businesses and…
Africa’s richest billionaire increases fuel exports amid crude shortages at Dangote refinery
The 650,000 barrels per day facility in Nigeria has received reduced crude oil supplies under the local…
Africa could unlock billions from AI—but electricity shortages threaten the opportunity, IMF warns
The IMF estimates that wider AI adoption could increase the region’s economic output by about 4% over…
British Pound: Inflation trend supports softer Sterling – ING
ING’s Chris Turner relays UK economist James Smith’s view that underlying United Kingdom (UK) inflation is moving in…
Evolution of fuel prices in June 2026 – News articles
In June 2026, the price of fuels and lubricants for personal transport in the EU increased by 13.7%…
Most Australian suburbs still up on price despite tougher 2026 market
The strongest house price growth nationally came from regional Tasmania and Queensland. Ravenswood, Tasmania, led the country with…
Burnham’s cost of living measures unlikely to combat Iran energy rises
The pound fell below the 1.34 level on the dollar yesterday, we think in large part due to…
China’s youth jobless rate edges down in June for third consecutive month
China’s urban youth unemployment rate inched down in June, marking three straight months of decline, though the country’s…
UK inflation eases to 15-month low in June
UK inflation fell to the lowest rate in 15 months in June as food and fuel prices dropped…
Guinea is the latest African country seeking to keep mineral profits at home – The Irish Times
Africa accounts for about 30 per cent of the world’s mineral reserves but most of the profits are…
Canada faces tough choice on US trade – fight back or hold firm – BBC
Canada faces tough choice on US trade – fight back or hold firm BBCTrump orders new 50% tariff on…