Russia’s diplomacy in Africa is going nuclear

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 20 September 2019

Uganda this week signed an agreement with Russia to build capacity in the use of nuclear technology for energy and other peaceful purposes.

Why don’t Africa’s resource exporters collaborate?

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 19 September 2019

Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire are looking to introduce a production ceiling for cocoa to avoid oversupply and support price stability.

What happened to the Single African Sky?

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 18 September 2019

IATA on Tuesday urged African governments to speed up efforts to liberalise their airspace to lower the cost of travel on the continent.

There is nothing surprising about Tunisia’s election

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 17 September 2019

It’s a reaction to the failure of established parties to provide meaningful economic improvement.

The desert won’t fix Africa’s power problem – not yet anyway

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 16 September 2019

The ‘Desert to Power’ initiative plans to provide 10GW of electricity to 250 million people in the Sahel region by 2025.

Africa needs to brace itself for more austerity

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 13 September 2019

Nigeria’s government has approved a plan to increase the country’s VAT rate from 5% to 7.2%.

Don’t forget about Africa’s debt problem

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 12 September 2019

While it’s fallen out of the news headlines recently, Africa’s debt problem is not going away.

Same story different day for South Africa

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 11 September 2019

Moody’s on Tuesday warned that South Africa’s tenuous credit rating at one notch above ‘junk’ depends on the pace of economic reform.

Africa’s tourism sector needs less talk, more action

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 10 September 2019

Morocco has agreed a partnership with Ctrip – China’s biggest online travel agency – part of a plan to attract more Chinese tourists.

Digital ‘leapfrogging’ is easier said than done

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 9 September 2019

Countries in Africa are trailing ‘considerably behind’ developed markets in their share of the digital economy.

Keep an eye on the Sahel

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 6 September 2019

The Sahel’s troubles could have deeper consequences for West Africa.

Let’s face it – African agriculture is in crisis

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 30 August 2019

Food security across Africa is deteriorating.

What to make of South Africa’s ‘new’ growth plan?

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 29 August 2019

South African finance minister Tito Mboweni has announced an economic growth plan aimed at kick-starting the country’s stalling economy.

Congo’s ‘new’ government is anything but

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 27 August 2019

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday announced a new government.

Russia’s diplomacy in Africa is going nuclear

Why don’t Africa’s resource exporters collaborate?

What happened to the Single African Sky?

There is nothing surprising about Tunisia’s election

The desert won’t fix Africa’s power problem – not yet anyway

Africa needs to brace itself for more austerity

Don’t forget about Africa’s debt problem

Same story different day for South Africa

Africa’s tourism sector needs less talk, more action

Digital ‘leapfrogging’ is easier said than done

Keep an eye on the Sahel

Let’s face it – African agriculture is in crisis

What to make of South Africa’s ‘new’ growth plan?

Congo’s ‘new’ government is anything but

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

Manufacturing in Nigeria: Status, challenges and opportunities

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

Four agriculture-focused companies to inspire Africa

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

Nigerian fruit processing entrepreneur believes networking holds the key to success

Russia’s diplomacy in Africa is going nuclear

Where to invest in Africa? Ranking the top 10 countries

Investment trip to Egypt: One of the most exciting African countries today

Why don’t Africa’s resource exporters collaborate?

What happened to the Single African Sky?

There is nothing surprising about Tunisia’s election

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

Shaun Jayaratnam: US-China trade war and its impact on Africa

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