The ‘Africa rising’ story was based on faulty logic – here’s how to fix it Published by Lorenzo Fioramonti on 31 October 2017 Rather than obsessing over whether African economies are rising or not, the focus should be on how to make African people thrive.
Why European companies need a long-term strategy in Africa Published by Richard Li on 10 August 2017 Africa is providing major European companies with great opportunities.
Development in Africa is on a firm footing – here’s how to take it to the next level Published by Mills Soko on 3 January 2017 2017 looks to be the year the countries hardest hit by the crisis seek to recover.
From ‘Africa rising’ to ‘multispeed Africa’ Published by Martyn Davies on 23 August 2016 Is the ‘Africa rising’ narrative dead? Is the continent merely reverting to the pre-commodity boom trend? Not quite.
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.
Will Africa continue to rise? Five issues high on the agenda of CEOs Published by Christie Viljoen on 15 March 2016 Gauging the challenges currently faced by leaders of multinational enterprises.
Africa CEO Forum head talks about the continent’s economic prospects Published by Staff Writer on 13 January 2016 Amir Ben Yahmed on Africa’s economic outlook and why this year’s Africa CEO Forum has been moved from Geneva to Abidjan.
Stereotyping Africa: From impoverishment to ‘Africa Rising’ Published by Suzanne Franks on 6 November 2015 It is great news that we have moved well beyond the single story of the starving African but we do not want to fall into a binary trap and adopt another unfortunate stereotype in its place.
Do the reports on ‘Africa rising’ really reflect reality? Published by Gareth Ackerman on 21 October 2014 I am very positive about Africa. However, I am also sceptical about the various reports being produced that market the ‘Africa rising’ narrative.
The truths and fictions of the Africa rising story Published by Nasser Sattar on 19 May 2014 Nasser Sattar looks at the realities of Africa’s growth story.
Award-winning writer questions ‘Africa rising’ narrative Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 November 2013 In his new book, Peter Guest comments on the unchecked optimism about the continent’s investment potential.
Oil rich African countries will become complacent, economist warns Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 September 2013 While GDP figures indicate growth, this does not necessarily translate into economic development.
‘Africa rising’: TIME magazine agrees with The Economist Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 November 2012 Last year The Economist caused quite a stir when it came out with a cover titled ‘Africa rising’. Now TIME magazine has done exactly the same.
