Lagarde calls for diversification of Central Africa’s resources Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 11 January 2016 Lagarde says Central African member states need to diversify their economies, promote regional integration and the free movement of people and goods.
Why Kampala holds single biggest growth opportunity for Uganda Published by Paul Collier and Astrid Haas on 4 January 2016 Kampala generates about 60% of Uganda’s GDP. In the coming decade urbanisation is the single largest opportunity to spur economic growth.
What next for Nigeria’s economy? Published by Andrew S Nevin on 24 June 2015 Three future scenarios for Nigeria’s economy.
African revival shifts east Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee and Robert Burgess on 20 May 2015 Deutsche Bank analyst Dr Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee and economist Robert Burgess make the case for the economies in eastern Africa.
Nigeria: Back on track for economic development? Published by Craig Parker on 13 May 2015 After the successful elections in Nigeria, the country is on track with economic growth and increased investment.
Nigeria's economic to-do list Published by Kalu Ojah on 8 May 2015 Now that Muhammadu Buhari is Nigeria’s new president, he will have to make some important economic choices.
Nigeria's elections: Positive outcome for Africa's biggest economy Published by Barry7000 on 1 April 2015 Joseph Rohm, portfolio manager at Investec Asset Management, shares his thoughts on the recent Nigerian elections.
Douala – looking beyond first impressions Published by Kate Douglas on 31 March 2015 How we made it in Africa‘s Kate Douglas talks about her first impression of Douala. And how wrong it was.
From frontier to emerging market – Kenya’s economic rise Published by David Sand on 4 March 2015 The future of Kenya’s business environment is looking increasingly bright as the national economy continues to grow at an enviable pace.
Zimbabwe: Africa’s best-kept secret? Published by Anna Rosenberg on 25 February 2015 Anna Rosenberg finds Zimbabwe holds large opportunities for business, despite the country’s dire economic and political crisis.
Two steps to kick-start South Africa’s economy Published by Adrian Saville on 25 November 2014 Adrian Saville, CIO of Cannon Asset Managers, looks at ways to boost the South African economy
Beyond the health crisis, Ebola hits Liberia’s economy hard Published by Patrick Hettinger on 19 August 2014 The Ebola outbreak threatens to reverse much of the economic progress Liberia has made over the past decade.
Report: Africa’s economic prosperity at risk from instability Published by Mariama Diallo on 18 April 2014 Economic progress does not just depend on having impressive numbers of GDP growth, high-rise buildings or first-class highways.
Africa’s economy: Ten key points to consider Published by Femi Adewunmi on 16 August 2011 Fitch Ratings today released a report on the outlook and challenges for Sub-Saharan Africa. We highlight ten key points made in the report.