Iran war halts expected lowering of borrowing rates in Africa

Theexchange_africa | 23-03-2026 04:44pm |

Banks across Africa have halted plans to lower borrowing rates as Iran war intensifies. Strong gold and metal prices have helped stabilize African currencies. The World Bank projects general strong economic growth 4.0 percent for Africa in 2026. The earlier expected lowering of borrowing rates across Africa’s financial institutions has come to a grinding halt

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