Why oil is unlikely to stay too low for too long Published by Tom Nelson and Charles Whall on 9 January 2015 Tom Nelson and Charles Whall explain why they believe the oil price is unlikely to stay this low for an extended period of time.
Forget doctors and lawyers, farming is where the money’s at, says Nigerian entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 8 January 2015 “Nigeria is the current dumping ground for food produce from all over the world,” said Cynthia Mosunmola Umoru.
Tough times ahead for South Africa Inc, but it’s better than 2014 Published by Adrian Saville on 8 January 2015 Over the last twenty years, the single biggest determinant of South Africa’s economic growth has been global growth.
What can Africa learn from East Asia’s boom? Published by Babatunde Osotimehin on 7 January 2015 If sub-Saharan Africa drew on East Asia’s experience, the region could experience an economic miracle of its own.
‘Crops’ or ‘carats’? Interaction between gold mining and cocoa production in Ghana Published by Stephen Yeboah on 7 January 2015 A ‘think piece’ by the Africa Progress Panel’s research fellow, Stephen Yeboah.
Why it’s time for Africans to eat local Published by Carlos Lopes on 6 January 2015 Africans are eating like the rest of the world, but what they are eating isn’t necessarily good for them.
The decline in oil prices: An opportunity Published by Ivailo Izvorski on 5 January 2015 Diversifying exports has become a priority for development economists and policy makers of resource-rich countries around the world.
Africa tipped to become surfing capital of the world Published by Euromonitor International on 29 December 2014 Many emerging tourism destinations in Africa have identified surfing as a target market.
Thought leadership: Africa’s very future depends on STEM education Published by Marieme Jamme on 24 December 2014 Africa’s workforce needs reinventing through STEM education, or else its economies are doomed, writes Mariéme Jamme.
Local wines dominate in South Africa Published by Euromonitor International on 23 December 2014 Euromonitor International looks at some of the consumption trends and drivers of alcohol in South Africa.
Internet retailing increases by 25% in South Africa Published by Euromonitor International on 22 December 2014 Internet retailing continues to see growth in value terms across South Africa, according to a research by Euromonitor International.
Africa Tech Trends: Reflecting on 2014 Published by Tom Jackson on 19 December 2014 A look at some of the key trends seen in Africa’s tech industry over the last year.
Is Somaliland truly ‘open for business’? Published by Steve Utterwulghe on 17 December 2014 In the northwest corridor of war-ravaged Somalia lies Somaliland, a self-declared independent state that claims to be open for business. Really?
Why a new fund is targeting intra-Africa trade Published by Kate Douglas on 17 December 2014 COMESA is set to see up to US$1bn injection with new trade finance fund.
