2020 outlook for Africa: Navigating through rough seas Published by Richard Li on 6 February 2020 While Africa’s economic growth remains resilient, 2020 will present many challenges that will directly or indirectly affect it.
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.
