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IMF speaks on ‘possible’ ECF

New International Monetary Fund (IMF) Country Representative Yugo Koshima has said sustained efforts will be needed to stabilise the Malawi economy as conversation is on-going with the authorities on a possible Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme. In …

Minority seeks full reconciliation of IMF, GoldBod accounts

The Minority in Parliament has called on the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) to appear before a Parliamentary Inquiry to account fully for the losses identified in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) report on the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) Domestic Gold Purchase …

Our Gold, Our Development: Ghana Must Look Beyond the IMF’s ...

The controversy over Ghana’s gold purchase programme has quickly become another NDC-NPP political battle. An IMF report points to losses of more than US$1.7 billion linked to the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme in 2025. The NPP Minority …

RBZ hits crucial IMF 2026 half-year targets

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu unpacks the Monetary Policy Statement to legislators and staff at New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden yesterday. - Picture: Joseph Manditswara. Tapiwanashe Mangwiro [email protected] THE Reserve Bank …

IMF debt assessments fail to fully capture Ghana’s mounting crisis risks

Accra, Aug 24, GNA – Ghana’s descent into debt distress in 2022 was preceded by years of warning signs that were visible but were not sufficiently reflected in assessments of how quickly the economy could tip into crisis, a new policy paper by former First …

IMF debt assessments fail to fully capture Ghana’s mounting crisis risks – Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari

Ghana's descent into debt distress in 2022 was preceded by years of warning signs that were visible but were not sufficiently reflected in assessments of how quickly the economy could tip into crisis, a new policy paper by former First Deputy Governor …

BoG Governor attributes stability in inflation to disciplined monetary policy, fiscal consolidation, IMF deal

Minority seeks reconciliation of accounts

The Minority in Parliament has called on the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) to appear before a Parliamentary Inquiry to account fully for the losses identified in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) report on the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) Domestic Gold Purchase …

Sanctions didn't break Iran. They hardened it

The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed for most of the past six months. Brent crude is trading just below $90 a barrel, and rose about five percent in a single session earlier this month.  Yet when the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised …

UPI completes 10 years: How India's payments revolution took off

The scale, reliability, and interoperability of UPI have won it global praise. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognized it as the world's largest real-time payment system by transaction volume. As of 2025, UPI accounted for nearly 49% of …

A Small Country, A Big Lecture:What the IMF’s Warning to Namibia Leaves Out

On 8 August, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) told Namibia to tighten its belt. In its Article IV consultation report, it flagged Namibia’s rising public debt, warned that financing needs could push up borrowing costs, and recommended the government “ …

Iran’s Rial Slump Sets Stage for Donald Trump’s Economic ‘D-Day’

The rial fell to a record 2.02 million to the dollar on Monday, setting the stage for President Donald Trump's so-called "economic D-Day"—his latest gambit to bring the months-long conflict with Iran to a conclusion. Trump has said his two …

El Niño Sparks Panama Canal Cuts: What It Means for Americans

Fewer ships are expected to pass through the strategic Panama Canal shipping route from next month because of low rainfall linked to El Niño, which could lead to rising costs for U.S. consumers. The Panama Canal Authority, which manages the waterway, told …

Nominations to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund

Australian Treasury The Albanese Government will nominate Amanda Sayegh for appointment as the Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund and Ruth Moore for appointment as the Alternate Executive Director at the World Bank Group. These …

IMF's debt outlook for the world’s largest economies in 2026

TBS Report 23 August, 2026, 03:25 pm Last modified: 23 August, 2026, 03:45 pm The United States' national debt hit $40.05 trillion on 19 August, more than doubling from $19.95 trillion in January 2017 and reaching 123% of GDP, or nearly $117,000 per …

Opinion| The nature of South Sudan’s monetary challenge

Introduction South Sudan’s monetary challenge can be understood primarily through the interaction between its oil-dependent economy, foreign-exchange shortages, exchange-rate depreciation, inflation, and monetary financing. The South Sudanese Pound has …

Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s sovereign credit rating to B3

Moody’s rating downgrade, along with Fitch and S&P Global, signals Washington has lost some lustre, causing US Treasury yields to rise as investors see more risk in lending money to the government. photo: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Ahead of the government’s …

Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s sovereign credit rating to B3

Moody’s rating downgrade, along with Fitch and S&P Global, signals Washington has lost some lustre, causing US Treasury yields to rise as investors see more risk in lending money to the government. photo: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Ahead of the government’s …

Economist: Tinubu’s reform gains yet to improve living standards

The CPPE acknowledged improvements in key indicators like forex stability and investor confidence under Tinubu's reforms CPPE CEO Dr Muda Yusuf said purchasing power remains weak and businesses still face high energy, financing and logistics costs The …

Aissist.io Launches Self-Evolve AI Pilot Program and Outlines Five Unresolved Problems in Continuous AI Improvement

Aissist.io has begun a customer pilot of self-evolve AI and published five unresolved problems facing continuous AI improvement. MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aissist.io has begun a pilot program for …

Plastic Surgery Instruments Market Analysis Highlights Growth To $1.66 Billion By 2030 At 6.8% CAGR

The Business Research Company's Plastic Surgery Instruments Market Analysis Highlights Growth To $1.66 Billion By 2030 At 6.8% CAGR LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The plastic surgery …

Point Of Care Lipid Test Market Report Provides Insights Into Market Evolution And Growth Prospects

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Pneumothorax Treatment Devices Market Report Examines Industry Trends, Growth Drivers And Future Outlook

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Phacoemulsification System Market Analysis Highlights Growth To $2.16 Billion By 2030 At 7.3% CAGR

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Point Of Care Devices Market Demonstrates Long-Term Growth Potential At 9.1% CAGR

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Pharmaceutical Isolator Market Report Examines Industry Trends, Growth Drivers And Future Outlook

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Personal Mobility Devices Market Outlook Highlights Strategic Opportunities Across The Industry

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Personalized Cranial Implant Market Report 2026 Market Outlook Supported By A Forecast 6.8% CAGR

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Plaque Modification Devices Market Report 2026 Market Outlook Supported By A Forecast 8.4% CAGR

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Physiotherapy Equipment And Accessories Market Report Evaluates Growth Drivers, Challenges And Market Dynamics

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Pipette Tips Market Research Reveals Strong 8.7% CAGR Outlook Through 2030

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Pharmacogenomics Market Research Explores Growth Within A $15.97 Billion Opportunity

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Pharmacy Repackaging Systems Market Trends Support A 9.3% CAGR Outlook Through The Forecast Period

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Physiotherapy Devices Market Research Reveals Path To $31.49 Billion By 2030

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Pharma Microbiology Testing Kits Market Outlook Signals Expansion To $11.97 Billion Through 2030

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Point-of-Care Diagnostics Devices And Equipment Market Report Evaluates Growth Drivers, Challenges And Market Dynamics

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Poc Hba1C Testing Market Research Explores Growth Within A $1.76 Billion Opportunity

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Point Of Care Hematology Diagnostics Market Trends Support A 8.6% CAGR Outlook Through The Forecast Period

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Point-of-Care (POC) Coagulation Testing Market Research Reveals Path To $1.52 Billion By 2030

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