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Remittances take priority over aid as Africa turns to stablecoins

Stablecoins make sending money across Africa faster and cheaper. source:

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Remittances ‘more important than aid’ as Africa turns to stablecoins

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, economist Vera Songwe pointed to remittances and inflation hedging as key drivers of stablecoin use across Africa. source:

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Africa Stock Market Closing Report | South African stock market rose over 1.8% this week

As of the close on January 23, the FTSE/JSE Africa Top 40 Index rose by 0.76%, reaching a historic high of nearly 114,400 points, with a cumulative increase of 1.86% for the week. Meanwhile, the SEMDEX Index of the Mauritius Stock Exchange fell by 0.53%, the All Share Index of the Nigerian Stock Exchange decreased by 0.37%, while the All Share Index of the Nairobi Stock Exchange in Kenya rose by 0.38%

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ZAWYA-SNG: Fintech digital payments to add $6bln to Nigeria’s GDP in 2026 —EnterpriseNGR

Nigeria's fintech and digital payments sector is expected to contribute $6 billion to the GDP by 2026, driven by a projected 4.4% real GDP growth. The EnterpriseNGR report highlights fintech as crucial for Nigeria's digital economy, with significant transaction growth anticipated. The operationalization of Open Banking guidelines in 2026 is expected to spur innovation. The report emphasizes the importance of regulatory coordination and identifies opportunities in non-oil sectors, while cautioning against global risks that could impact stability. Overall, Nigeria's Financial and Professional Services sector is poised for growth and innovation.

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ZAWYA-SNG: Prime interest rate may soon be phased out, says South Africa Reserve Bank governor

South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago announced that the prime lending rate, currently 350 basis points above the repo rate, may soon be phased out. In an interview at the World Economic Forum, he emphasized the need for greater transparency for consumers regarding lending rates. The prime rate, fixed since 2001, stands at 10.25% with the repo rate at 6.75%.

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