Financial Ugandan shilling holds steady due to reduced market activity At 1009 GMT, commercial banks quoted the shilling at 3,785/3,795, unchanged from Tuesday's closing price. KA Published 01 Apr, 2020 02:16pm
Financial Ugandan shilling holds steady against the dollar At 0918 GMT, commercial banks quoted the shilling at 3,785/3,797, unchanged from Monday's closing price. KAMP Published 31 Mar, 2020 01:41pm
Financial Kenyan shilling edges down against dollar At 1057 GMT, commercial banks quoted the shilling at 105.10/30 per dollar, compared with 104.95/15 at Monday's clos Published 31 Mar, 2020 12:48pm
Financial Kenyan shilling holds steady against the dollar At 0950 GMT, commercial banks quoted the shilling at 104.55/75 per dollar, compared with 104.50/70 at Friday's clos Published 30 Mar, 2020 03:52pm
Financial Turkish lira slides 2pc, airlines hit as coronavirus spreads Airline shares also came under pressure, hit by a drastic reduction in flights, with Pegasus Airlines halting domes Published 30 Mar, 2020 01:48pm
Financial Kenyan shilling gains ground, helped by lacklustre dollar demand The government has also announced a series of measures including tax cuts to cushion the economy from coronavirus. Published 27 Mar, 2020 12:51pm
Financial Turkey's lira slides as tourism, trade brace for virus impact The lira weakened to 6.454 against the dollar at 1011 GMT, compared to Thursday's close of 6.4. The government Published 27 Mar, 2020 11:39am
Middle East Africa Forex South Africa's rand weaker as national lockdown approaches The rand was 0.4pc weaker at 17.4050 per dollar, snapping a two-session rally that had driven the unit to 17.1900, Published 26 Mar, 2020 02:15pm
Financial South Africa's rand rises on Fed support even as lockdown looms March 24, The rand traded at 17.7200 to the dollar, 0.73pc stronger than its previous close. Stocks also rose. The rand Published 24 Mar, 2020 12:41pm
Financial Turkish lira rebounds after central banks ramp up funding The lira stood at 6.5250 against the dollar by 0911 GMT, having firmed as far as 6.4800 from a close of 6.5600. Published 24 Mar, 2020 12:36pm
Financial Kenya shilling weakening caused by 'malicious actors': central banker He also accused unnamed traders, or "malicious actors", of contributing to the weakening through indiscipline. Published 24 Mar, 2020 12:29pm
Financial South Africa's rand on the ropes as virus fears mount The rand traded 1.08pc weaker at 17.7200 per dollar, after hitting a high of 17.5800 earlier in the session as it e Published 23 Mar, 2020 04:01pm
Financial Ugandan shilling extends losing streak amid demand by banks, offshore investors At 0747 GMT commercial banks quoted the shilling at 3,840/3,850, compared to Friday's close of 3,820/3,830. K Published 23 Mar, 2020 11:42am
Financial Turkish lira headed for 6th stumble in last 8 days The lira stood at 6.5920 against the dollar by 0826 GMT, from Friday's close of 6.5480. The consumer confidenc Published 23 Mar, 2020 10:59am
Middle East Africa Forex Kenyan shilling edges down as investors flee to safety The shilling fell close to its record low on Friday due to concerns about the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Published 23 Mar, 2020 10:43am
Financial Kenyan shilling hammered by the impact of coronavirus The government has closed down schools indefinitely, restricted large public gatherings and limited entry into Keny Published 20 Mar, 2020 01:52pm
Financial South Africa's rand, stocks bounce as central bank measures ease virus pain The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced additional emergency liquidity measures to ease the stress on banks Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:35pm
Financial South Africa's rand firms ahead of inflation data The rand was 0.07pc firmer at 14.9930 against a close of 15.0030. The rand has fallen more than 7pc since begi Published 19 Feb, 2020 11:28am
Financial Ugandan shilling flat amid some charity flows The shilling at 3,665/3,675, unmoved from Tuesday's close. KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling traded stable on Wed Published 19 Feb, 2020 10:42am
Financial Kenyan shilling under pressure against the dollar The shilling at 101.20/40 per dollar, compared with 101.00/20 at Tuesday's close. NAIROBI: The Kenyan shillin Published 19 Feb, 2020 10:41am
Financial Uganda shilling weakens a touch on uptick in interbank demand The shilling at 3,670/3,680, compared to Monday's close of 3,665/3,675. KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling traded Published 18 Feb, 2020 01:09pm
Financial South Africa's rand ticks lower as Moody's stokes downgrade fears The rand was 0.32pc lower at 15.0280 per dollar, its weakest level since Feb. 10, by 0600 GMT. Bonds were slig Published 18 Feb, 2020 11:27am
Middle East Africa Forex Kenyan shilling weakens against the dollar The shilling at 100.80/101.00 per dollar, compared with 100.60/80 at Monday's close. NAIROBI: The Kenyan shil Published 18 Feb, 2020 11:20am
Financial Turkish lira weakest since May as Syria, central bank decisions loom The lira stood at 6.0680 at 0904 GMT, having weakened as far as 6.07 from a close of 6.0485 on Monday. ISTANB Published 18 Feb, 2020 09:45am
Financial Ugandan shilling stable, demand seen picking up after tax payments The shilling at 3,665/3,675, same level as Friday's close. KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was stable on Monday Published 17 Feb, 2020 03:27pm
Financial South African rand firmer as China rate cut soothes virus anxiety Bonds were slightly weaker with the yield on the benchmark government bond due in 2026, adding 1.5 basis points to Published 17 Feb, 2020 11:24am
Financial Kenyan shilling stable amid slow dollar demand The shilling at 100.55/75 per dollar, the same as Friday's close. NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling was stable on Published 17 Feb, 2020 10:59am
Financial South Africa's rand firmer after Ramaphosa's speech The rand was 0.41pc stronger at 14.8910 per dollar. Eskom supplies more than 90pc of South Africa's electricit Published 14 Feb, 2020 11:32am
Financial Kenyan shilling stable, helped investors buying government bonds The shilling at 100.50/70 per dollar, the same as Thursday's close. NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling held steady Published 14 Feb, 2020 10:54am
Middle East Africa Forex Ugandan shilling stable, dollar demand slow The shilling at 3,660/3,670, same level as Thursday's close. KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was unchanged on F Published 14 Feb, 2020 10:17am