We must move towards establishing an African passport, says AfDB president Published by Kate Douglas on 17 May 2016 According to Akinwumi Adesina, the continent’s rigid visa restrictions are impeding intra-African investment.
10 interesting quotes from the World Economic Forum on Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 May 2016 Comments from top CEOs, including Bob Diamond, Adewale Tinubu and Tony Elumelu.
Low commodity prices a wake-up call for Africa to boost manufacturing Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 May 2016 Thoughts on Africa’s manufacturing sector from a panel discussion at last week’s World Economic Forum on Africa.
Intra-African trade: More talk than action Published by Kate Douglas on 13 May 2016 ‘What you need is political leadership and decisiveness in terms of who is going to do what.’
Power privatisation: Zambia case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 13 May 2016 As an early adopter of privatisation, Zambia hasn’t been able to overcome endemic problems.
Africa’s growth needs to be about quality, not quantity Published by Kate Douglas on 12 May 2016 For the first time sub-Saharan Africa’s growth is below the world average. Winnie Byanyima, executive director of Oxfam International, shares her thoughts at the 2016 World Economic Forum on Africa.
How the fashion industry could be Africa’s defining story Published by Temitayo Ayinla-Omotola on 12 May 2016 The industry is not just about the garments and clothing. It is about the money it generates too.
Power privatisation: Nigeria case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 11 May 2016 We continue to look at the recent experiences of five nations in their missions to increase electricity supply. In this instalment of our series on privatisation in Africa we feature Nigeria.
Zimbabwe prepares to print money again: What to expect Published by Kate Douglas on 10 May 2016 Fears loom that the printing of the Zimbabwean bond note will result in a repeat of the hyperinflation seen in 2008, which saw the infamous Z$100 trillion banknote come into play.
Nigeria’s herculean task of doubling FDI Published by Ini Ekott on 10 May 2016 Africa’s largest economy plans to double its foreign direct investment (FDI) by removing impediments to investment, but this may be a tall order.
Four things to know about Africa’s pay-as-you-go solar energy market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 May 2016 The pay-as-you-go solar model is giving low-income earners in off-grid locations access to electricity.
Power privatisation: Ghana case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 9 May 2016 We look at the recent experiences of five nations in their missions to increase electricity supply as a part of our series on privatisation in Africa. In this instalment we feature Ghana.
Rwanda set to become first country to deliver cargo using commercial drones Published by Kate Douglas on 6 May 2016 Drones could leapfrog traditional road and rail infrastructure needs.
These are Africa’s fastest-growing cities – and they’ll make or break the continent Published by Robert Muggah and David Kilcullen on 5 May 2016 No part of the planet is urbanising faster than sub-Saharan Africa.