Latin American lessons for Africa Published by Charles Robertson on 22 March 2017 We think Chile since the 1960s and Peru since the 1970s offer useful lessons for sub-Saharan African commodity exporters such as Zambia.
Why 2017 could be a better year for Africa’s miners Published by Press Office on 15 February 2017 Africa’s mining industry has been through a challenging few years.
Virtual mines and floating hotels: Five interesting innovations at the Mining Indaba Published by Kate Douglas on 9 February 2017 Interesting products and services targeted at the mining industry.
Mining Indaba: Even the food tastes better this year as optimism returns to the industry Published by Kate Douglas on 8 February 2017 There is newfound energy at this year’s Mining Indaba, especially compared to the somewhat depressing event last year.
How Trump’s policies could hurt African mining Published by Kate Douglas on 7 February 2017 While a strong dollar should benefit African commodity exporters, it comes at a time when protectionist trade policies could reduce African export revenues.
Cornering Africa’s untapped B2B support services market: The story of Tsebo Group Published by Kate Douglas on 23 January 2017 Company spots gap in the market.
2017 outlook for Africa – threats or opportunities? Published by Richard Li on 16 January 2017 2017 will be a critical year for Africa.
Trump effect on African oil Published by Otavio Veras on 9 January 2017 The Trump presidency could have implications for oil exporters such as Nigeria and Angola.
Nigeria must increase its oil output, says Moody’s Published by Kate Douglas on 6 January 2017 The rating agency expects Nigeria’s oil production to return to two million barrels a day.
Nigeria 2017: What can the country do better this year? Published by Kate Douglas on 6 January 2017 We talk to a handful of economists about how Nigeria can have a better year than it had in 2016.
Africa’s immediate growth prospects have slowed, but with differing regional dynamics Published by EY Africa on 7 December 2016 Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth forecasts for 2016 have fallen to a two decade low.
Nigeria: The long road ahead Published by Roddy Barclay on 23 November 2016 It’s been a tough year for Nigeria.
South Africa needs to get out of its petrochemicals cul-de-sac Published by Rod Crompton on 21 November 2016 Apartheid-era interventions and recent court decisions are leaving key parts of the economy in a cul-de-sac – and taxpayers are footing the bill.
Angola is diversifying from oil Published by Otavio Veras on 15 November 2016 In order to remain a stable, growing country, it also needs to address its economic inequality.
