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you are currently viewing::South Africa business confidence largely unchanged in Q3, survey showsSeptember 2, 2026--South African business confidence remained largely unchanged in the third quarter of 2026, data showed on Wednesday, as companies await favourable conditions against the backdrop of geopolitical uncertainties stemming from the Iran war. The business confidence index recorded 38 points in the third quarter, versus 39 points in the previous quarter, according to a survey by the Rand Merchant Bank and compiled by the Bureau for Economic Research. "Overall, business sentiment remains subdued, with firms still awaiting renewed impetus to lift confidence and activity," the survey showed. Source: cnbcafrica.com |
Africa: 'Nigeria's Fintech Ecosystem Has Become One of Africa's Largest'
August 10, 2026---Chairman of the House Committee on Insurance and Actuarial Matters, Ahamadu Usman Jaha, has said Nigeria's fintech ecosystem has become one of the largest in Africa, noting that the country's growing payment ecosystem continues to attract significant investment.
Africa: Zimbabwe Overtakes Nigeria As Africa's Best-Performing Stock Market
August 6, 2026--Zimbabwe ended last month as Africa's best-performing equity market, overtaking Nigeria, the continent's most populous nation, after months of sustained gains driven by easing inflation, a more stable domestic currency, and renewed investor appetite for local equities.
