Africa’s jobless youth cast a shadow over economic growth

Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 14 March 2017

In most African countries, youth unemployment ‘occurs at a rate more than twice that for adults’.

Lagos now wears a new look

Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 11 April 2016

City transforming from chaos of traffic congestion, rickety buses and pickpockets.

Africa’s economy set for dramatic changes

Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 7 August 2014

An interview with Carlos Lopes, the executive secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa.

Africa’s natural resources no longer a curse?

Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 10 April 2014

African leaders take action that could transform the mining sector.

Light at the end of the tunnel

Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 4 April 2014

Africa’s promising power sector is generating interest in renewable sources.

Nursing Sierra Leone’s agricultural sector back to health

Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 20 February 2014

The government is urging Sierra Leoneans to decrease their over reliance on rice by eating other crops.

Most African countries will be middle income by 2040, says Carlos Lopes

Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 23 July 2013

Carlos Lopes, executive secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, shares his thoughts on Africa’s current economic situation.

A new burst of energy in industrial activity

Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 22 July 2013

Industrialisation cannot be considered a luxury but a necessity for the continent’s development.

Africa’s youth: a ‘ticking time bomb’ or an opportunity?

Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 3 May 2013

The story of Africa’s worrisome youth unemployment is often told alongside the story of the continent’s fast and steady economic growth.

China in the heart of Africa

Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 2 December 2012

“China’s gift to Africa.” The new headquarters of the African Union, is so called because China picked up the US$200 million tab for the state-of-the-art complex.

African economies capture world attention, but still a long way to go

Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 12 August 2012

Undoubtedly Africa is still bedevilled by poverty, with half of its people living on less than $2 a day. However, its economic growth over the past decade has been striking.

Africa’s jobless youth cast a shadow over economic growth

Lagos now wears a new look

Africa’s economy set for dramatic changes

Africa’s natural resources no longer a curse?

Light at the end of the tunnel

Nursing Sierra Leone’s agricultural sector back to health

Most African countries will be middle income by 2040, says Carlos Lopes

A new burst of energy in industrial activity

Africa’s youth: a ‘ticking time bomb’ or an opportunity?

China in the heart of Africa

African economies capture world attention, but still a long way to go

Why this award-winning company had to shut down most of its operations in Cameroon

Building a successful business: Five lessons from top African entrepreneurs

How to start your own profitable African import business from home

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

Four agriculture-focused companies to inspire Africa

Ghana will grow faster than any other economy this year, the IMF says why

Ghanaian entrepreneur builds clothing business that exports to US and European retailers

Where to invest in Africa? Ranking the top 10 countries

The journey so far: Abisola Tolu-Odutola, CEO, Mumspring

Private equity in Africa: why you need a long-term view

The journey so far: Brigitha Faustin, founder, OBRI Tanzania

Entrepreneurship takes more than motivational rhetoric

NJ Ayuk: A new era in Africa – all of the ingredients for success

Travelling in Africa is – slowly – getting easier

It’s crunch time for South African Airways

Modern workplaces – upskilling Africa’s workforce for the needs of tomorrow

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