Investors have high hopes for Ghana, says finance minister Published by Peter Clottey on 28 April 2017 To achieve its goal, Ghana abolished 14 ‘nuisance taxes’.
Ethiopia can convert its youth bulge from a problem into an opportunity Published by Sosina Bezu on 24 April 2017 Ethiopia’s demographic profile mirrors China’s in the 1980s and of East Asian countries in the 1950s.
What steps is Tunisia taking towards fiscal reforms? Published by Rihab Zaatour on 20 March 2017 The authorities have initiated several reforms to improve fiscal transparency and modernise public financial management.
Businesspeople can make great politicians, but… Published by Sibonelo Radebe on 30 August 2016 South Africa’s economic capital, Johannesburg, has a new mayor, Herman Mashaba – a successful businessman who has never been a public servant.
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.
Singaporean companies eyeing niche opportunities in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 June 2016 Singapore’s minister of state for trade and industry discusses opportunities in Africa, and shares how the continent can boost industrialisation.
Lagos: Managing a megacity Published by Eleanor Whitehead on 16 March 2016 Nigeria’s commercial capital is almost certainly the largest metropolis in Africa. Governing the eponymous state is no easy task.
What is to be done to fix manufacturing in South Africa? Published by Richard Poplak on 7 March 2014 To revive its manufacturing sector, Africa’s largest economy needs to bridge the gap between labour, industry and government.
Will Africa’s natural resources boom benefit the poor? Published by Anand Rajaram on 9 January 2014 Anand Rajaram highlights the need to ensure revenues from oil, gas and mining benefit African populations.
Tullow and Ugandan government find resolution to disputes Published by Staff Writer on 20 March 2011 After many months of discussions around tax disputes Tullow Oil, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Uganda.
