Africa’s debt crisis needs a bold new approach: expert outlines a way forward
Total external debts as a share of Africa’s export earnings increased from…
The AfCFTA is a Bona Fide Game Changer
A fully implemented AfCFTA shall take on the existential priorities of a…
From African Business ~ World Bank: Developing countries on path to debt crisis and lost decade
Only quick and coordinated action by debtor governments, private and official creditors,…
The Crisis of African Democracy
Coups Are a Symptom—Not the Cause—of Political Dysfunction By Comfort Ero and Murithi…
UNECA’s Claver Gatete: “We need to focus on a practical, collaborative and regional approach”
The role of financial institutions is critical. Our traditional institutions, such as the World Bank, the African Development Bank, and…
Africa’s Eurobonds market roars back to life
The Covid-19 pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine, and the surge in global interest rates have had a severe impact on…
The AfCFTA is a Silver Bullet Against Africa’s Skulking Poverty
Import substitution had as much success as structural adjustment policies (SAPs) in attracting FDI, growing African economies, and ending poverty.…
How Africa can attract tech investment beyond the “Big Four
Kenya, Egypt, South Africa and Nigeria continue to lead for VC investment, but there is a need to attract tech…
From African Business ~ The coming year for African banks
Operating conditions for most African banks are likely to be similar in 2024, but there are signs that things could…
From African Business ~ A new Africa: The journey to effective women’s leadership
African women face unique challenges when it comes to training, education, and career development. Award-winning businesswoman Michelle Austin looks at…
From African Business ~ China announces plans to boost renminbi use in Southern Africa
In a visit to Zambia, the vice-president of the Bank of China, Lin Jingzhen, announced plans to boost the use…
