Foreign investment: Is it spurring African growth? Published by Richard Li on 18 October 2016 Lower growth rates mean that attracting foreign investment is key to the continent’s future.
Is Africa on the brink of another debt crisis? Published by Otavio Veras on 4 October 2016 Will the Africa of today be able to manage its finances and avoid a spiralling crisis?
Despite headwinds, Africa’s economy is still strong – AfDB Published by John Mbu on 8 August 2016 Being the second-fastest growing region in the world, why then are some analysts pointing to an impending economic crisis in Africa?
Egypt joins Nigeria on the reform path again Published by Charles Robertson on 27 July 2016 Two of Africa’s three biggest economies are making themselves investable again after an overly-long period where foreign exchange policy deterred investors.
Public debt in Mozambique: Consequences and perspectives Published by Antonio Pilogallo on 22 June 2016 Undisclosed loans put Mozambique at odds with the IMF and other donors.
Growth ‘coming at a price’ in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Investec on 8 February 2016 Sub-Saharan African economic growth has been one of the success stories of the last two decades – but it has come at a price
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.
Continental reach: The rise of the pan-African bank Published by Alexandra Born and Paul Mathieu on 26 August 2015 Africa-based banks, once largely domestic, are expanding across the continent and now dominate the banking sector in many countries.
Borrowing responsibly: Africa’s debt challenge Published by Jocelyne Sambira on 2 July 2015 Are African countries borrowing too much, too fast?
IMF boss warns sub-Saharan Africa to watch slowdown in emerging markets Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 January 2014 “Looking forward sub-Saharan Africa cannot afford complacency because immense challenges remain.”
Kenya warned against economic complacency Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 January 2014 IMF managing director Christine Lagarde applauds Kenya’s recent economic gains.
All’s well in The Gambia, says IMF Published by Staff Writer on 1 June 2011 The Gambia’s long-term economic outlook is generally positive, says the International Monetary Fund.
Why it is unlikely that an African will head up the IMF Published by Staff Writer on 27 May 2011 It is highly unlikely that South Africa’s Trevor Manuel will land the job as head of the IMF, writes Chipo Musoko in an opinion piece for Zimbabwe’s The Herald newspaper.
Will SA’s Trevor Manuel be the next IMF head? Published by Staff Writer on 17 May 2011 It has been suggested that Trevor Manuel, South Africa’s former finance minister and presently Minister in the Presidency and head of the National Planning Commission, could take over the reigns as the managing director of the IMF.