Can Africa defuse its demographic time-bomb? Published by Roberto Crotti on 11 October 2016 African economies need to increase their levels of productivity and competitiveness.
Despite headwinds, Africa’s economy is still strong – AfDB Published by John Mbu on 8 August 2016 Being the second-fastest growing region in the world, why then are some analysts pointing to an impending economic crisis in Africa?
Why our stereotypes of African agriculture are all wrong Published by Calestous Juma on 21 June 2016 Past efforts to promote agribusiness were not successful partly because of the narrow focus on farming.
Seeing power generation as a business opportunity: African CEOs weigh in Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 June 2016 Business leaders – including Tony Elumelu, Adewale Tinubu and John Rice – share their thoughts on the continent’s power sector.
We must move towards establishing an African passport, says AfDB president Published by Kate Douglas on 17 May 2016 According to Akinwumi Adesina, the continent’s rigid visa restrictions are impeding intra-African investment.
Côte d’Ivoire will be an emerging country by 2020 Published by Daniel Kablan Duncan on 19 January 2016 Côte d’Ivoire is implementing structural and sectoral reforms that have resulted in an average annual economic growth of more than 9% over the past four years.
Competitiveness: South Africa makes U-turn, Rwanda keeps improving and Guinea loses Published by Kate Douglas on 4 October 2015 The World Economic Forum’s recently released Global Competitiveness Report 2015-2016 reveals how 37 African economies compete globally.
Export or die: Is this Africa’s year of trade? Published by Jacqueline Musiitwa on 25 September 2015 The specialised trade in raw materials is decreasing Africa’s competitiveness, making diversification necessary.
Patrice Motsepe: Beneficiation must make commercial sense Published by Kate Douglas on 15 June 2015 “I think part of the secret, in relation to beneficiation, is you have got to make it attractive, profitable, for the private sector.”
Collaboration is crucial to boosting trade in Africa, says DHL Published by Staff Writer on 12 June 2015 “Africa needs to remove the obstacles which hinder the ease of doing business.”
Forget uncultivated land – Africa must produce more on existing farms Published by Kate Douglas on 9 June 2015 IFAD’s president says Africa’s average smallholder only produces 40% of potential.
10 thought-provoking quotes from the 2015 World Economic Forum on Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 8 June 2015 The recent World Economic Forum held in Cape Town saw a number of global leaders share their thoughts on Africa’s growth and development.
Barclays Africa CEO on taking the continent’s capital markets to the next level Published by Kate Douglas on 5 June 2015 Although African capital markets are attracting growing interest, activity still remains subdued.
Report reveals sub-Saharan Africa’s 10 most competitive economies Published by Caroline Galvan on 4 September 2014 The World Economic Forum ranks the region’s most competitive countries.