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Doing Business is overrated

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 27 October 2019

The World Bank on Thursday released this year’s instalment of its influential Doing Business ranking.

Africa is feeling the strain of global uncertainty

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 21 October 2019

The International Monetary Fund has cut its growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa to 3.2%.

Africa is feeling the pain of slow reform

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 10 October 2019

Without ‘drastic actions’ to boost growth, Africa will be home to 90% of people living in poverty globally by 2030.

Don’t forget about Africa’s debt problem

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 12 September 2019

While it’s fallen out of the news headlines recently, Africa’s debt problem is not going away.

Jacques Morisset: How can Côte d’Ivoire escape the curse of cocoa?

Published by Jacques Morisset on 24 July 2019

Chocolate is becoming more and more of a luxury item for most consumers.

Growth in sub-Saharan Africa remains below 3%, three years after crisis

Published by Staff Writer on 10 April 2019

Growth in sub-Saharan Africa has been downgraded to 2.3% for 2018.

World Bank: Sub-Saharan Africa economic outlook for 2019

Published by World Bank on 11 January 2019

Growth is expected to accelerate to 3.4% in 2019.

E-commerce: What are the economies to watch in 2019?

Published by Staff Writer on 20 December 2018

I’s becoming easier to do business in more regions than ever before.

North Asia’s engagement of Africa: China

Published by Otavio Veras on 10 December 2018

In less than two decades, China became one of the most important trading partners and largest financier of infrastructure projects in Africa.

Levelling the playing field in Mozambique: Making growth benefit all

Published by Javier Baez on 27 November 2018

Much has changed in Mozambique since the turn of the century.

Ranked: Africa’s powerhouse cities

Published by Staff Writer on 24 October 2018

Nigeria is home to 10 of the largest African urban markets.

Mobile money transfers have taken off in Somalia. But there are risks

Published by Victor Odundo Owuor on 16 October 2018

Transfers in Somalia are predominantly available in US dollars, which isn’t healthy for the country’s economy.

Karel Cornelissen: Shrinking power grids key to Africa’s electrification

Published by Karel Cornelissen on 24 August 2018

Micro-grids are viewed as an ideal solution to bring power to regions without access in a quick and cost-effective way.

Urbanisation in sub-Saharan Africa: Access to electricity

Published by Otavio Veras on 19 July 2018

The centrepiece of the evolution of any city is access to electricity.

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Doing Business is overrated

Africa is feeling the strain of global uncertainty

Africa is feeling the pain of slow reform

Don’t forget about Africa’s debt problem

Jacques Morisset: How can Côte d’Ivoire escape the curse of cocoa?

Growth in sub-Saharan Africa remains below 3%, three years after crisis

World Bank: Sub-Saharan Africa economic outlook for 2019

E-commerce: What are the economies to watch in 2019?

North Asia’s engagement of Africa: China

Levelling the playing field in Mozambique: Making growth benefit all

Ranked: Africa’s powerhouse cities

Mobile money transfers have taken off in Somalia. But there are risks

Karel Cornelissen: Shrinking power grids key to Africa’s electrification

Urbanisation in sub-Saharan Africa: Access to electricity

Africa: 14 business ideas with strong profit potential

Why this award-winning company had to shut down most of its operations in Cameroon

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

Where to invest in Africa? Ranking the top 10 countries

How to start your own profitable African import business from home

Four agriculture-focused companies to inspire Africa

Building a successful business: Five lessons from top African entrepreneurs

8 African entrepreneurs reveal their toughest days on the job

Beyond oil – opportunities for private investment in Angola

The Flip: In pursuit of scale – the strategies of Africa-focused venture investors

Partnership, not ownership, will turbocharge Africa’s economy

E-commerce offers fresh opportunities for young African traders

Is Angola’s anti-corruption drive real or cosmetic?

In 2100, five out of the ten most populous countries in the world will be in Africa

The journey so far: Olugbenga Agboola, CEO, Flutterwave

Digital payments offer brand new opportunities for financial services providers in Africa

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