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AfDB rallies behind Zambia and plans up to $150 million in budget support as country succeeds with debt restructuring

Adesina congratulated the government of Zambia for reaching an agreement with its bilateral creditors under the G20 Common Framework on debt treatment July 20, 2023/AfDB African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina has completed a two-day official visit to Zambia where he met with President Hakainde Hichilema to discuss further […]

Ghana’s Economy Expected to Recover Its Potential By 2025, says World Bank Report

July 19, 2023/World Bank A combination of domestic imbalances and external shocks in 2022, led to macroeconomic challenges in Ghana. The year was marked by currency depreciation, rising inflation, and tumbling investor confidence. Pre-existing fiscal vulnerabilities such as mounting debt burden, a rigid budget weakened by high energy sector costs […]

China’s Growth to Remain Above Target as Recovery Momentum Fades

July 18, 2023/Fitch Ratings Recent data point to a swiftly fading rebound in China from the reopening at end-2022, but GDP growth should still remain above the 2023 government target of 5% as consumption normalises and policy support buttresses infrastructure investment, says Fitch Ratings. We expect growth to hold up […]