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Nilutpal Timsina

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Sep 23, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Nilutpal Timsina

    South African inflation rises modestly; most analysts still expect rate hike | CNBC Africa (opens the original)

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    JOHANNESBURG, Sept 23 (Reuters) – South African inflation picked up slightly in August, but analysts said the smaller-than-expected uptick was unlikely to influence the central bank’s interest-rate announcement later in the day. Headline inflation was at 4.4% year-on-year, up from 4.3% in July but below the average forecast of 4.5% in a Reuters poll of economists, Statistics South Africa data showed on Wednesday. Most economists expect the South African Reserve Bank to increase its monetary poli

  2. Article · Aug 21, 2026 · Nilutpal Timsina

    South African rand hits strongest level since start of Iran war | CNBC Africa (opens the original)

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    JOHANNESBURG, Aug 21 (Reuters) – The South African rand strengthened on Friday to its strongest level since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28, as rising gold prices and a weaker dollar boosted the commodity-linked currency. South Africa’s benchmark 2035 government bond was also firmer in early deals, as the yield fell 0.5 basis points to 8.56%. At 1229 GMT, the rand traded at 15.9925 against the dollar, about 0.8% stronger from its previous close. Gold, one of

  3. Article · Aug 21, 2026 · Nilutpal Timsina, Vincent Mumo Nzilani and Duncan Miriri

    Official creditors back Ethiopia bond restructuring, flag risks in warrant | CNBC Africa (opens the original)

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    Aug 21 (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s official creditors have approved a preliminary agreement between the government and private investors to restructure its $1 billion Eurobond, the finance ministry said on Friday, moving the country closer to emerging from default. The East African nation struck an agreement in principle (AIP) with its bondholders in June to restructure the bond that was due in 2024 following several failed attempts, including a January proposal that bilateral creditors said did not

  4. Article · Aug 18, 2026 · Nilutpal Timsina

    Zambia’s Hichilema seeks to turn debt recovery into economic expansion | CNBC Africa (opens the original)

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    LUSAKA, Aug 18 (Reuters) – After restructuring Zambia’s debt in his first term, Hakainde Hichilema says there is more work to be done in his second and wants to double the size of the economy, create more jobs and expand opportunities for households. The 64-year-old won a second term on Tuesday with roughly 60% of the vote, defeating his main challenger Brian Mundubile after campaigning on a promise to build on Zambia’s economic recovery. Since taking office in 2021, Hichilema has steered Zambia

  5. Article · Aug 18, 2026 · Nilutpal Timsina

    IMF staff to visit Senegal this week, reflecting progress toward new program | CNBC Africa (opens the original)

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    WASHINGTON/DAKAR (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund said on Monday that its staff would visit the West African country from August 19 to September 1 to continue discussions on policies and reforms that could be supported by a new lending arrangement. The two-week visit by a full IMF team reflects progress toward a new lending program for Senegal, and will involve more technical discussions, said a source familiar with the discussions.

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