#Africa — FinScans

💱 Forex USD/BWP 📈 Bullish

Botswana First in Africa to Hike Rates Since War as Inflation Seen Soaring

May 13, 2026 (33 minutes ago)

Botswana hikes rates for the first time since the Iran war as inflation surges past 8%, putting the pula in focus for…

▲ Inflation accelerated to 8.5% y/y in March, overshooting the target band

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🏭 Commodities XAU/USD 📉 Bearish

Zimbabwe Sovereign Wealth Fund Seeks $250M to Boost Gold Output

May 11, 2026 (2 days ago)

Zimbabwe SWF seeks $250M to increase gold production, a long-dated supply story that may weigh on gold prices if successful but has…

▼ Zimbabwe's sovereign wealth fund seeks $250M to expand gold production.

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🏭 Commodities USOIL 📈 Bullish

Thai Oil Taps Africa, Americas for Crude to Cut Mideast Reliance

May 11, 2026 (2 days ago)

Thai Oil diversifies crude sourcing to Africa and the Americas, a strategic pivot that may nudge Atlantic Basin benchmarks higher while Middle…

▲ Elevated geopolitical tensions in the Middle East prompting Thai Oil to secure alternative supplies.

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🏭 Commodities USOIL 📉 Bearish

Mozambique Hikes Diesel 46% as Africa Faces War-Driven Oil Surge

May 8, 2026 (4 days ago)

Mozambique diesel price surges 46% amid Africa-wide oil shock from war disruptions, squeezing households and pressuring currencies.

▼ Geopolitical conflict disrupting global oil supply

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🏭 Commodities USOIL 📈 Bullish

Africa’s Newest Oil Refinery Fires Up to Supply Fuel for Angola

May 8, 2026 (4 days ago)

Angola's newest oil refinery commences operations, processing domestic crude to slash fuel imports and offering a slight bullish tilt for global crude…

▲ Startup of Angola's newest oil refinery

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