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Nearly 8 Million South Africans Used Cryptocurrency in First Half of 2025Semafor
finance23 days agoDeveloping

Nearly 8 Million South Africans Used Cryptocurrency in First Half of 2025

A report found that 7.8 million South Africans used cryptocurrency platforms during the first six months of 2025. More than two-thirds of those surveyed said they were roughly familiar with crypto. South Africa regulates crypto as a financial instrument and taxes gains and losses…

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IMF: Malawi's Debt Tops 90% of GDP Amid 16-28% Aid Drop to Sub-Saharan Africafrance24.com
world25 days agoDeveloping

IMF: Malawi's Debt Tops 90% of GDP Amid 16-28% Aid Drop to Sub-Saharan Africa

Global aid reductions are straining Malawi's finances, revealing longstanding economic management issues, according to the International Monetary Fund. Public debt has surpassed 90% of GDP, reaching K23.9 trillion by December. Economists highlight limited fiscal space and underfu…

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