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The making of the middle class in Africa
The emergence of the middle class can only be sustained if strategies are put in place that expand prosperity for all.
Oil prices and implications for Africa
Rising oil prices will affect African economies differently, depending on whether they are net exporters or net importers of the commodity.
Africa and the BRICS: a win-win partnership?
The emergence of the BRICS as major global players has raised hope that a win-win partnership could foster the development of the continent.
Recognising Africa’s informal sector
Recognising the informal sector’s role as a profitable activity may contribute to economic development.
Harnessing remittances for Africa’s development
Remittances by African migrants play an important role as a source of financing and foreign exchange for African households and countries.
Why Africa’s electricity generation costs are among the highest in the world
Africa’s power sector is facing many challenges, mainly due to insufficient generation capacity, which has limited electricity supply, resulting in low access.
African mining – opportunities and challenges
Africa, which produces more than 60 metal and mineral products, has a huge potential with respect to mineral reserves exploration and production.
African M&A market still tiny, but poised for growth
“Africa represents a market opportunity for global M&A players to geographically diversify their capital away from traditional markets such as North America, Europe and more recently Asia.”
Global quantitative easing and its impact on Africa
In recent weeks, three of the world’s largest central banks namely the U.S. Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan embarked on a new round of monetary easing.
A global rush for Africa’s land: risks and opportunities
In most African countries, the urgent need for development in agriculture and the lack of fiscal space to support capital intensive projects has facilitated large-scale land deals.
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Cape Verde – a model for wind power, but Euro headwinds provide a challenge
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Why Niger might offer better opportunities for business than you think
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South African agri-focused businesses show increasing interest in Africa
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Business tempo picking up in Tanzania
at November 14th, 2013
In Africa
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Malawi-based entrepreneur has big plans for property listing site Pakwathu
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Eight thoughts on growing your business from five to 50 people
at November 27th, 2013
