40 African countries have a smaller GDP than US state of Vermont Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 September 2014 Vermont has a larger economy than countries such as Côte d’Ivoire, Zambia and Mozambique.
Africa could start attracting more global manufacturing companies, says economist Published by Staff Writer on 23 October 2013 The continent could start to attract manufacturing companies that require lower-skilled labour.
How Nairobi terrorist attack will affect Kenya’s tourism industry Published by Kate Douglas on 3 October 2013 Economist expects tourist numbers to drop after recent Westgate Mall attack in Kenya.
Could 2012 be Nigeria’s year of real reform? Published by Femi Adewunmi on 2 February 2012 There are many reasons to be negative about Nigeria’s business environment. However, Charles Robertson, global chief economist at Rencap, argues that 2012 might just be the year we start to see real change.