Identifying Africa’s bright spots Published by Nico Colombant on 12 April 2011 Economists and experts warn against considering Africa as a homogeneous entity.
Global investors get upbeat briefing on Zim prospects Published by Claude Harding on 22 February 2011 International investors have been given a positive appraisal of Zimbabwe’s economic prospects for the coming year, despite political challenges and concerns about politicking ahead of any election.
Welcoming the African Lions and bidding farewell to the Asian Tigers Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 25 January 2011 According to an analysis by The Economist, over the ten years to 2010, no fewer than six of the world’s ten top growing economies where in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Angola economy to grow by 7.5% in 2011, says minister Published by Staff Writer on 18 January 2011 Angola’s Minister of State Carlos Feijo said the country will achieve 7.5% GDP growth in 2011.
Africa becoming more economically free Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 18 January 2011 The Sub-Saharan Africa region, led by Rwanda, Djibouti, and Cape Verde, achieved the largest score improvement in the Index of Economic Freedom for 2011.
Looking to do business in Zimbabwe? Read Imara’s 2011 outlook Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 January 2011 The “talk” of elections in 2011 will be the main theme in political and business circles.
Researcher highlights Zambian growth potential Published by Claude Harding on 7 October 2010 Positive investment scenarios are opening up in Zambia, according to pan-African financial services group Imara.
Mauritius throws another fillip at struggling economy Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 28 September 2010 As concerns around the pace of its economic recovery continue, Mauritius’ central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate by one percentage point to 4.75%.
Uganda’s growth expected to outpace big brother Kenya Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 5 September 2010 Uganda, like the rest of East Africa relative to Kenya, tends to play in the shadows when it comes to being a potential investment destination.
Rwanda strives to move beyond the ghosts of the past Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 25 August 2010 Unfortunately best known for the brutal genocide that occurred between April and June 1994, Rwanda has slowly but surely dragged itself out of that dark past.
Bright spots in South African economy despite growth slowdown Published by Arthur Kamp on 25 August 2010 South Africa experienced a material slowdown in growth to 3.2% in the second quarter from 4.6% in the first quarter. Gross domestic product (GDP) excluding agriculture advanced just 2.7%.
Zim economy may be much bigger than thought Published by Claude Harding on 16 August 2010 Just how big is the Zimbabwe economy and how upbeat should one be about growth prospects?
Swaziland economic overview Published by Staff Writer on 30 July 2010 The global economic crisis dominated Swaziland’s performance in 2009 with growth reaching just 0.2%.
East Africa to begin economic integration this week Published by Michael Onyiego on 29 June 2010 Members of East African Community will formally begin Thursday the process of integration. Despite some reservations from smaller countries, analysts believe the union will greatly benefit the region.