Africa’s reform momentum, supported by resilient external inflows and firming commodity prices, is driving a robust macroeconomic recovery across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
In its Global Focus – Economic Outlook 2026, Standard Chartered Global Research projects SSA growth of around 4.3% in 2026, up from 4.0% in 2025 – outpacing the global average of 3.4% and underscoring the region’s growing resilience.
The report highlights that SSA economies are still less exposed to international trade frictions, with diversified export corridors and strong links to Europe and China cushioning the impact of shifting tariffs…
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Juice Petite
What\’s the difference between an ANC MP and a flying pig?
The letter F.
Abiss
\”Reeeelly??\” says Van.
\”Ja\”, says the larnie. \”Check, there\’s someone up front now, I\’ll show you!\”
He starts steering towards the pedestrian, grinning from ear-to-ear, then at the last second he swerves back onto the road. But he hears a terrific \’thud\’, and he glances left to see Van closing the door.
\”What the hell, man!\’ he shouts.
\”Jirrah\” says Van, \”You need to get those sights adjusted, china, If I hadn\’t opened the door, you would have missed him completely!\”