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Ramaphosa: We want investment pledges to translate into new jobs

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 18 Nov 2020

To move out of South Africa’s economic funk, Ramaphosa is prioritising the materialisation of pledges made at the previous investment conferences.

No mention of Africa when it comes to US foreign policy

Opinion Lerato Tsebe - 24 Oct 2020

During pre-election debates in the United States, very little has been said on how they view one of the world’s largest markets — which, in turn, is determined to come into its own

How Africa can curb illicit financial flows to strengthen economies post Covid-19

Africa Paul Akiwumi - 6 Oct 2020

The AfCFTA is set to be implemented at the same time as the globe tackles post-Covid-19 recovery. Deeping continental integration can help to boost economies, particularly if stemming illicit financial flows is prioritised

Africa can build back better after Covid-19

Africa Amina J Mohammed - 27 May 2020

The continent’s interconnectedness is what will be its catalyst for recovery

A new continental free trade agreement is here: But what about the regional economic communities?

Analysis Vusi Gumede - 8 Mar 2020

The agreement could go beyond economics towards the political unification of Africa

Cyril’s industrial reboot will not drive economy to success

Analysis Patrick Bond & Lisa Thompson - 20 Feb 2020

The president disclosed a development U-turn but the Special Economic Zones and China’s carbon intensive interests are likely to prevail

The African Continental Free Trade Area enters into force

Article Advertorial Supplement - 17 Sep 2019

Creating one African market

Many Africa ‘experts’ still don’t get the need for African voices and perspectives

Article Abdou Rahim Lema - 16 Sep 2019

Thirteen years after Binyavanga Wainaina’s satirical essay, many 'experts' on Africa continue to fail to comprehend the need for African voices

Africa is weak and vulnerable — but not powerless

Africa Jakaya Kikwete 1 - 20 Jul 2019

Only by working together can the Africa make its voice heard on the international stage

Africans must wake up and act

Africa Jakaya Kikwete 1 - 19 Jul 2019

Only by working together will the countries of the continent make their voices heard on the international stage

As Kagame steps down, Egypt takes helm at African Union

Africa Nicolas Delaunay - 10 Feb 2019

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will officially take over the post of head of the AU which rotates between the five regions of the continent

‘Don’t take too long’: Ramaphosa dares Nigeria to sign free trade deal

Africa Simon Allison - 11 Jul 2018

Forty-nine African countries have signed the agreement so far, but not Africa’s largest economy

Ramaphosa floats the idea of an ‘African bitcoin’

Article Simon Allison - 21 Mar 2018

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he fully supports calls for a single African currency— and that maybe it should be digital

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