When Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho (Rtd) Salim Saleh presented his long, detailed analysis of Uganda’s economy and structured recommendations for improvement in the form of the Third National Development Plan (NDPIII) to President Museveni, he laid out the kinds of problems that many Ugandans feel eve
Kampala — The Uganda shilling strengthened strongly in 2025, becoming one of the best-performing currencies in the region, helped by higher export earnings, increased foreign investment and reforms in the foreign exchange market, the Bank of Uganda has said.In its November Monetary Polic
Russia’s relationship with crypto has swung between crackdowns and cautious acceptance, and its latest moves show that this balancing act is far from over.After first pushing in 2022 to block all crypto issuance, trading, and mining over concerns about financial stability and monetary so
Gold dips as dollar firms, investors weigh U.S. rate cut betscnbc.com25minNOVOSIBIRSK, RUSSIA - SEPTEMBER 15: A worker shows granules of gold at Novosibirsk Refining Plant, Russia's leading gold refining and bar manufacturing plant, in Novosibirsk, Russia on September 15, 202
Inflation’s silent threat: Is crypto creeping in on traditional diversifiers’ turf?In today’s markets, uncertainty has become the new normal, putting pressure on traders and investors alike.Changing tariffs, shifting monetary policies, and persistent tensions are weighing on s
Fuel prices, especially petrol, have shot upFuel prices in Uganda are highAcross Africa, the price of a single litre of petrol can determine whether families eat, whether markets open, or whether a taxi driver makes it home with a decent earning. In Libya, that litre costs less than
The bitcoin price has crashed below $91,500, deepening a selloff that’s erased all of its gains for the year. Traders are now positioning for more pain.Bitcoin is in free fall—and traders are positioning for more pain.The Fed and AI bubble talk are two major headwinds for crypto
CNB Governor Aleš Michl aims to explore Bitcoin’s role in reserve diversification through testing.Czech National Bank crypto betKey takeawaysWhy did the Czech National Bank invest in crypto assets? The CNB launched a $1 million pilot to gain hands-on experience with
Finland has said that the two countries’ cooperation is a growing challenge for the US-led military blocFinland has accused China of supporting Russia in the Ukraine conflict and described the two countries’ deepening cooperation as a growing challenge for NATO. Beijing has repeatedly
Fitch Solutions expects a slight weakening of the Ghana cedi to the US dollar before the end of December 2025The cedi is currently trading at GH¢12.00 to one dollar at the forex bureau and selling at GH¢10.92 on the interbank market.The cedi has been one of the best-performing cur
