Opportunity knocks for Mozambique Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 8 October 2019 Let’s hope Mozambique doesn’t become just another cautionary tale of the ‘resource curse’.
No answer to the Sahel’s problems? Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 7 October 2019 As things stand, the world is short on answers to the Sahel’s problems.
African airlines can’t compete in their own market Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 4 October 2019 Without drastic improvement in how most of the continent’s carriers are run, this won’t change.
Nigeria and South Africa need to make up and get on with it Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 3 October 2019 Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari starts a three-day visit to South Africa today.
Zimbabwe needs results – not patience Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 2 October 2019 Zimbabwe’s economic outlook has drastically deteriorated.
Same old story in Somalia? Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 1 October 2019 Beyond periodic headlines about Al-Shabaab attacks, there are also signs of a different story emerging in Somalia.
Doing business is easier said than done Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 30 September 2019 Five African countries are among the top-20 improvers in making it easier to do business in the last year.
Africa’s car market needs an unorthodox approach Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 27 September 2019 German car giant Volkswagen is hoping that ride-hailing and car-sharing hold the key to cracking Africa’s untapped automotive market.
Time for Africa to ditch fossil fuels? Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 26 September 2019 Transitioning to renewables is desirable, and in line with wider energy trends, but this has to be a long-term goal.
Everybody wants sustainable development – few want to pay for it Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 25 September 2019 There is serious doubt on the world’s ability to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.
Nigeria wants to fix its refineries – again Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 24 September 2019 Nigeria’s national oil company has said refurbishment work on its three state-owned oil refineries is due to start in January 2020.
Signs of economic stress in Egypt Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 23 September 2019 Thousands of Egyptians took to the streets in several cities across the country over the weekend.
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.
