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Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Must Shift Mindset and Be Positive of ZiG Currency – RBZ Top Official
[New Zimbabwe] Negative perceptions of the local ZiG currency must be changed so that the nation quickly moves towards the realisation of a mono-currency economy, a top Central Bank official has said.
Tunisia: Inflation Rate Stands At 5 Percent in February 2026
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis — The inflation rate stood at 5% in February 2026, up 0.1% compared with January 2026, according to the Consumer Price Index published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Now Keeping ZiG for Longer Periods Due to Its Stability – Survey
[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWEANS are now keeping the ZWG currency, also known as Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), for much longer periods than before owing to its appreciating value and prolonged stability, the ZiG Perception and Confidence Survey II has revealed.
Nigeria: Naira Rebound Won’t Ease Hardship Without Fiscal Discipline – Dele Oye
[Vanguard] …Dangote Refinery offers hope, but reforms must reach kitchens
Nigeria: Pound to Naira Exchange Rate Today, February 27, 2026
[Vanguard] The British Pound displayed a marginal easing against the Nigerian Naira during the early trading sessions on Friday, February 27, 2026. Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and informal trading channels indicate that the lo…
Zimbabwe: ZWG Annual Inflation Drops to 3,8 Percent
[New Zimbabwe] Discover morevehiclewaterWaterZimbabwe’s ZiG (ZWG) currency annual inflation rate declined to 3.8% in February 2026, while monthly inflation remained stable at 0.1%, according to the latest data released by the Zimbabwe National Statisti…
Kenya: Pesalink and Papss Unlock Cross-Border Payments in Local Currencies in Kenya
[Afreximbank] Instant 24/7 bank-to-bank transfers across African borders in local currencies Simpler cross-border payments for individuals, businesses, and SMEs 80 plus Pesalink network participants now linked to 160 plus PAPSS participating banks
Ghana: Ghana Cedi Records Modest Recovery Against International Peers
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana cedi has recorded a modest recovery against major international currencies, supported by external tailwinds and positive market sentiment.
Rwanda: Central Bank Reaffirms Validity of Coins Amid Public Complaints
[New Times] The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has raised concern over the growing reluctance by some businesses to accept low-denomination coins, reiterating that all coins remain legal tender.
South Africa: Quick Explainer – What Causes Changes in the Rand Exchange Rate?
[GroundUp] Why the “commodities boom” has made a difference