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During April, heightened policy uncertainty and growing concerns regarding the economic outlook contributed to wider credit spreads across multiple sectors. 

Global fixed income markets review 

Precious metals group Gold Fields, released its operational update and also announced that itself and AngloGold Ashanti are suspending talks about combining two mines in Ghana, more than two years after they proposed the joint venture. 

Gold Fields maintains positive Q1’25 output momentum 

MTN Rwanda has reported a strong first quarter in 2025, with net profit surging 228.5 per cent year-on-year to Rwf1.6 billion, driven by a 12.4 per cent increase in total revenue to Rwf67.9 billion. 

MTN Rwanda’s earnings up 228.5% y/y in Q1’25

Rwanda successfully cut poverty rates to 27.4 per cent in 2024 marking a 12.4 cut in percentage points. 

Taking stock of Rwanda’s economic roadmap 

Nigeria's Senate resumed plenary today as deliberations for the passage of the 2024 Tax Reform Bills was top on the agenda for the lawmakers. 

Tax reform bills tops Nigeria's parliament agenda

Nigeria has established the National Integrated Electricity Policy; a blueprint aimed at reshaping the country's power sector. 

Will Nigeria's electricity roadmap be a game-changer?

Nigeria's defence ministry says its renewed operational strategies is yielding results, meanwhile, top of the agenda to be addressed by Nigeria's parliament are the recent wave of violent attacks in several states in the country. 

Is Nigeria making progress on insecurity?

The Nigerian government has tasked its Economic Management Team to develop a roadmap that will unlock rapid and sustained inclusive growth with a seven per cent medium-term growth rate. 

Nigeria targets 7% medium term growth rate

As South Africa assumes leadership of Values20 under the G20 Presidency, it brings with it a bold message, one of dignity, ethical leadership, and Ubuntu. 

V20 South Africa: Leading with values for a better future

Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion is Sherillyn Raga, Research Fellow at ODI Global.

Assessing the resilience of African economies to external shocks

As South Africa steps into a new political era with the Government of National Unity, and the world reflects on the outcomes of the Trump administration, economic strategy has never felt more complex or more critical. 

South Africa’s BER predicts 1.5% economic growth in 2025

East Africa’s real estate is shifting toward logistics, student housing, and healthcare. With funding gaps growing, blended finance has emerged as a key alternative. 

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