The Ghanaian revival since January 2017 Published by Johan Burger on 16 April 2018 When President Nana Akufo-Addo took office, Ghana was in a somewhat bad spot.
Adisa Amanor-Wilks: Social entrepreneurship an amazing tool that can help African development Published by Adisa Amanor-Wilks on 12 April 2018 Founder of communications agency talks entrepreneurship.
Understanding the informal economy in African cities: Recent evidence from Kampala Published by Angus Morgan Kathage on 20 March 2018 The International Labour Organisation estimates that more than 66% of total employment in sub-Saharan African is in the informal sector.
One year of Ghana’s implementation of WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement Published by Dode Seidu on 23 February 2018 The ratification came at a critical period in the country’s political and economic history.
Top six factors not to ignore when investing in Africa Published by Mthuli Ncube on 2 February 2018 The most attractive African markets for investment in the short to medium term.
An overview of the Namibian economy Published by Jeremy Wakeford on 13 December 2017 The outlook has recently dimmed, in the light of rising debt, slowing growth, a credit rating downgrade to junk status, and current account weakness.
Profit-making idea: Invest in one of the most improved economies for ease of doing business Published by Staff Writer on 6 November 2017 Djibouti has implemented five reforms which have made it easier to do business in the country.
What are the new trends driving private infrastructure investment in emerging markets? Published by Paul da Rita on 20 June 2017 Over US$4.5tn a year will be spent on infrastructure between now and 2020.
East Africa the new Caribbean? The tourism case for promoting regions Published by Helen Sullivan on 12 December 2016 A new report looks at the value of encouraging travel to regions rather than countries.
Fact-check: Is Africa’s entire GDP equal to that of France? Published by Lee Mwiti on 25 October 2016 Could the gross domestic product in Africa, a continent of 55 recognised states, be only as much as that of one country?
Africa’s economic growth continues to falter, yet some countries show signs of resilience Published by World Bank on 3 October 2016 Economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to fall to 1.6% in 2016, the lowest level in over two decades.
Inga dream again deferred Published by Peter Fabricius on 26 September 2016 The vision of a dam that would light up half of Africa has been shimmering on the horizon for decades.
Can oil diversify Uganda’s economy? Published by Christina Malmberg Calvo on 11 July 2016 A lot of optimism and hope is riding on the 6.5 billion barrels of crude oil in the Lake Albert basin.
In the Central African Republic, expectations are sky high Published by World Bank on 11 July 2016 For the first time in its history, the country has a democratically elected president and parliament.
