China’s slowdown: What it means for African trade Published by Kate Douglas on 2 November 2015 China’s slowing growth, coupled with the fall in commodity prices, could see African exports to China almost halve in value this year.
Making sense of Africa’s middle class Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 September 2014 New study challenges some commonly held perceptions about the size of Africa’s middle class.
Africa’s middle class might be smaller than previously thought Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 August 2014 Many Africans previously seen as “middle class” are in fact highly vulnerable to various economic shocks.
Room for trade growth between Africa’s two economic powerhouses Published by Kate Douglas on 28 June 2013 According to research by Standard Bank, there is substantial room for growth in trade between South Africa and Nigeria.
Africa becoming an increasingly important trading partner for BRICS countries Published by Kate Douglas on 15 February 2013 BRICS countries’ trade with Africa has grown faster than the economic bloc’s trade with any other region in the world.
China-Africa trade hits new highs, but there is reason to worry Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 November 2012 Trade between Africa and China are at all time highs, but the terms are mostly dictated by China.
Unpacking the trends shaping Mozambique’s economy Published by Kate Douglas on 12 November 2012 Standard Bank analysts Yvette Babb and Simon Freemantle recently produced a report looking at five structural trends shaping Mozambique’s economy.
Five trends driving Nigeria’s investment allure Published by Kate Douglas on 8 September 2012 In a recent report by Standard Bank, analysts Simon Freemantle and Jeremy Stevens outlined five trends powering Nigeria’s appeal to investors.
