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Ahead of WEF, Mboweni will have to assure investors that the country does have power

Business Thando Maeko - 16 Jan 2020

The finance minister says despite the difficult fiscal environment, structural reforms are under way to put SA on a new growth path

Now is the time of monsters

Article Kevin Davie - 6 Sep 2019

And where economic reforms are concerned, a slayer in shining armour would be welcome

The path towards a ‘human economy’ needs no help from elitist agendas

Article Jason Musyoka - 16 May 2017

Oxfam has done commendable work but runs the risk of distorting the grassroots concept of “human economy” to placate an elitist crowd

WEF ditched democratic, inclusive pretences by facilitating new G20 privatisation

Analysis Patrick Bond - 8 May 2017

WEF-Africa's tactic of providing invited spaces for oppressed people, versus disregard for those considered unworthy of being inside, is well-known.

Gigaba: ‘We’ll work within the law to transform SA’

Article Matuma Letsoalo Author - 5 May 2017

Malusi Gigaba says the land issue must be resolved speedily to avoid Zimbabwe-style invasions.

Lowering mobile costs and taxes can benefit governments

Analysis Staff Reporter - 17 Jun 2016

Mobile phone technology has the potential to connect Africans in an unprecedented manner, but access is still a challenge to overcome.

BLAST FROMT THE PAST: General Electric to double Africa Revenue to $10bn

Africa Chris Spillane - 4 Jun 2015

General Electric says it is seeking to target power, health and locomotive opportunities in the hopes of boosting economies in Africa.

What the continent needs to prosper

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Jun 2015

Africa's continued ascent is neither guaranteed nor inevitable and it is instructive to draw on historical lessons.

WEF on Africa in Nigeria marred by missing girls

Analysis Staff Reporter - 7 May 2014

Regional and global leaders gather at the 24th WEF Africa in Abuja under the long shadow cast by abducted schoolgirls, writes Salil Shetty.

Gordhan warns of Africa’s ‘vulnerability’ despite economic growth

Article Lynley Donnelly - 10 May 2013

Africa's soaring economic growth "should not lead to hubris", Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has told delegates at the World Economic Forum.

Report: Corruption, weak governance costing Africa billions

Article Lynley Donnelly - 10 May 2013

The African Progress Panel has revealed its assessment of the challenges that still face many countries in developing their oil and mineral wealth.

Millions of Africans are missing out on Africa’s economic growth

Analysis Winnie Byanyima - 8 May 2013

Income inequalities and illicit capital flows are cheating Africa of its wealth and potential for the investments in crucial sectors.

Leaders must step forward to steer progress

Article Staff Reporter - 9 May 2011

Partnership among all sectors of society can fill Africa's funding gap, to the benefit of all players, says <b>Kofi Annan</b>.

Twitter: Newsmakers spread their own soundbites

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Jun 2009

Thanks to Twitter, delegates to the World Economic Forum on Africa are spreading their own soundbites faster than journalists can file them.

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Latest articles on World Economic Forum On Africa

Ahead of WEF, Mboweni will have to assure investors that the country does have power

Now is the time of monsters

The path towards a ‘human economy’ needs no help from elitist agendas

WEF ditched democratic, inclusive pretences by facilitating new G20 privatisation

Gigaba: ‘We’ll work within the law to transform SA’

Lowering mobile costs and taxes can benefit governments

BLAST FROMT THE PAST: General Electric to double Africa Revenue to $10bn

What the continent needs to prosper

WEF on Africa in Nigeria marred by missing girls

Gordhan warns of Africa’s ‘vulnerability’ despite economic growth

Report: Corruption, weak governance costing Africa billions

Millions of Africans are missing out on Africa’s economic growth

Leaders must step forward to steer progress

Twitter: Newsmakers spread their own soundbites

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