South African inflation slowed to 4.3%, a Nairobi court heard 121 charges over US$12.1 million of farm credit, and the Kariba toll reached 94.
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Africa Intelligence Brief
Africa Intelligence Brief August 19, 2026: South Africa Gets Relief, Kenya Gets A Charge Sheet
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August 19, 2026
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10 min read
Executive Summary
Africa Intelligence Brief August 19: South African inflation fell to 4.3% in July as a Nairobi court heard 121 charges over US$12.1 million.
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