Search

Mozambique slashes prime lending rate as recession deepens

Mozambique beautiful pic
Maputo, Mozambique - © Unsplash
  • Central bank lowers prime rate to 16.5% in September from 17.20% in August
  • Borrowing costs remain high despite 10 consecutive policy rate cuts since January

 

MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUEMozambique has slashed its prime lending rate for September to 16.5%, extending its monetary easing cycle as the country battles recession and fragile political stability.

You need an active subscription to continue reading this article.

Recent Business

Accra, Ghana © Unsplash
Ghana’s bond market surges to 2025 high as investors bet on stability
Read More »
Taxi bus Libreville, Gabon. Photo @ Unsplash
Gabon launches $1.4bn debt recovery drive to clean up public finances
Read More »
Container port. Photo @ Unsplash
Senegal’s trade suffers rare double decline in exports and imports
Read More »

Recent Politics

William Ruto, President of The Republic of Kenya. Photo: @ William Ruto/Facebook
Kenya faces political uncertainty after Raila Odinga’s death
Read More »
Nigeria young voters protest for reforms. Photo by Ayoola Salako @ Unsplash
Nigeria’s opposition weakens as governors, lawmakers flock to ruling party
Read More »
Meknes, Morocco Photo @ Unsplash
Morocco’s Gen Z protests reignite nationwide for reform
Read More »

Latest Posts

Latest news insights