Africa’s first locally made HIV treatment is more than a milestone, it’s a political, economic and moral turning point in the fight for health sovereignty
Adverse and biased narratives about the continent inflate perceptions of risk, leading to unjustifiably high borrowing costs
COMMENT The world is going through unprecedented challenges caused by a novel, rapidly transmitted coronavirus. Experts predict difficult times ahead with shrinking economies, loss of life and livelihoods and some structural changes — a new normal. Change is afoot in Africa as governments work tirelessly to identify their most vulnerable citizens for emergency disbursements. Banks, […]
The agreement could go beyond economics towards the political unification of Africa
The country is missing a viable social policy
Research shows that authoritarian states are unlikely to deliver the growth needed for economic viability
Africa needs to find new strategies to achieve ‘economic freedom’ and ‘decolonisation’.
To be competitive, industries need reliable energy, affordable and productive labour and protection against unfair foreign trade policies.
Opportunities for investment, growth and poverty reduction hinge on Infrastructure development, education and skills development and agriculture.
A $4-billion fund to create 25-million jobs is one initiative to uplift Africa’s people, the young in particular.
The continent is poised to flourish – if leaders ensure the rule of law and improve services.
Africa’s economy was the centre of debate among major business executives at the Bloomberg African Business Media Innovators conference.
Africa is battling the global currency markets with one hand tied behind its back.
Officials of three African economic blocs held talks on a "one trade regime" that would forge a common market spanning the continent.
Africa is at the centre of many corporate growth strategies and its economy has grown nearly three percentage points faster than global GDP.
Eight candidates are vying to become the next head of the strategic African Development Bank as the continent undergoes an economic transformation.
Africa can expect to witness more incidences of state-sponsored domestic violence, as Chinese aid increases, a new study shows.
IMF revised its growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa down to 4.9% from 5.8% in 2015, and SA’s growth has been reduced to 2.1% from a previous 2.3%.
African countries hit by Ebola are struggling from the fallout of the disease, and countries are calling for their debts to be alleviated.
African universities are under immense pressure to accelerate their developmental projects.
Debate about Africa is now more in sync with other market regions as the continent ’emerges’.
The big item on this week’s domestic data docket is South Africa’s latest growth figures. Here is your guide.
This week is expected to see the end of the Federal Reserve’s daring asset purchase programme.
The virus has forced otherwise lethargic African governments to act quickly and effectively.
The country’s GDP boost is testimony to the continent’s progress, but it’s no silver bullet.
The continent needs a new economic model that will benefit all its inhabitants – not just a few, writes Vusi Gumede.