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.
Alain Ebobissé: Infrastructure in Africa – investors noticing the commercial opportunities Published by Alain Ebobisse on 4 July 2018 Improving Africa’s infrastructure is challenging, but it is also an important commercial opportunity, writes CEO of Africa50.
Three years in a row: Mauritania continues to excel in its Doing Business performance Published by Alexandre Laure and Laurent Corthay on 18 May 2018 The advances Mauritania has made are not just the result of recent reforms but rather a shift across the economy and the public sector.
Li Peng: ICT investment and partnership key to fuelling Africa’s digital growth Published by Li Peng on 17 May 2018 Digitisation has a significant effect on employment, writes Huawei’s president of the southern Africa region.
Urbanisation in sub-Saharan Africa: Driving demand for affordable housing Published by Otavio Veras on 14 May 2018 The fastest-growing urban centres are the small towns with less than 300,000 people.
Doing business in Sudan: Investments and untapped opportunities Published by Johan Burger on 7 May 2018 The country has a GDP of US$96bn, which is higher than East African favourites of Ethiopia and Kenya, in spite of having had to endure USA sanctions and embargoes.
