African Markets - Factors to watch on Dec 19

(African Markets) The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Friday. - - - - - EVENTS: BOTSWANA - Stats office releases third quarter GDP data. GHANA - Inflation numbers GLOBAL MARKETS Brent crude held below $60 a barrel near a 5-1/2-year low on Friday as a global oversupply of oil showed little sign of receding, even as companies cut upstream investments next year.