Japan’s central bank has raised the cost of borrowing for only the second time in 17 years as it tries to normalise monetary policy in the world’s fourth largest economy. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) increased its key interest rate to “around 0.25%” from the previous range of 0% to 0.1%. It also outlined a…

After an improved rainy season and prices for minerals such as gold firming up, Zimbabwean consumer firms are well placed for stronger consumer spending.
