Middle East conflict spells disaster for luxury goods maker LVMH
Shares in LVMH have had their worst start to a year on record, as the impact of war in the Middle East clouds the global economic outlook and intensifies demand headwinds for luxury goods.
Zambia temporarily suspends duty, VAT on fuel
Petrol now costs about US$1.42 per litre, while diesel is around US$1.56 in the country.
FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990
FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales Wednesday after the 48-team field for this year’s tournament was finalized.
Zim fuel prices rise as global cost pressures mount
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) attributed the price adjustments to mounting global cost pressures, while underscoring that recent government interventions have prevented even sharper increases.
Way out of Iran war for global economies is a ‘deep recession’: KPMG chief economist
“The only clear way out is a deep recession,” Swonk wrote, noting that it’s more likely for economies outside the US, but remains a risk for Americans.
Middle East war proved unable to slow Ghana’s economic momentum
Ghana’s economic progress persists despite the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has affected global energy markets and trade logistics, including those within the West African nation.
The global trading system must be reset
Geopolitical uncertainty, strategic rivalry and conflict – in combination with the onset of long-term disruptors: digital adoption, environmental degradation, and demographic change – have led to seismic shifts in the way global trade is conducted.
Top 10 African countries with the lowest diesel prices in March 2026
Libya, Angola, and Sudan maintained stable diesel prices, showing no month-on-month change.
‘Petrol price relief through fuel levy cuts a bad idea’
…such a proposal is unrealistic as it would significantly impact the government’s revenue, its primary surplus, and plans to stabilise debt.
10 African countries with the highest diesel prices in March 2026: Zim ranked 3rd
While prices for Zimbabwe and Sierra Leone increased, the diesel price for Burundi remained the same, while Morocco, and Rwanda ousted Uganda, and Zambia from the list this month.