Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian
african economylatest news & developments
Inflation in mainland Tanzania is expected to remain within the 3% to 5% target range, supported by stable food supply and exchange rate stability

Tanzania projects 6.1% GDP growth as agriculture and mining support recovery

Inflation in mainland Tanzania is expected to remain within the 3% to 5% target range, supported by stable food supply and exchange rate stability

Traditional banks need to figure out a way to serve small businesses.

How banks can better serve small businesses in Africa

Traditional banks must work on customised products and services that address their unique needs, potentially through partnerships with fintech

HIV treatment has, for the first time, been made in Africa.

The Global Fund has just made history – now it must start a revolution

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

African media often focus on negative stories relating to subjects such as poverty, conflict and disease, and fail to report on positive developments and achievements, including in education and healthcare. (AFP via Getty Images)

Study finds that negative media stereotypes drain African economies

Adverse and biased narratives about the continent inflate perceptions of risk, leading to unjustifiably high borrowing costs

The pandemic is providing mobile phone network operators with a unique chance to partner with fintech firms and banks to deliver clever e-commerce solutions to the informal sector in Africa

Digital financial services could fast-track UN SDGs

COMMENT The world is going through unprecedented challenges caused by a novel, rapidly transmitted coronavirus. Experts predict difficult times ahead with shrinking economies,…

It is important that critical issues regarding the AfCFTA are urgently addressed so that its implementation is successful.

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

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

‘It is encouraging that the aspiration of a democratic developmental state is still on the agenda of the ruling party,’ writes Vusi Gumede.

Another new dawn for South Africa

The country is missing a viable social policy

Stacking up progress: One of the inherent strengths of democratic systems

Democracy is key to economic success

Research shows that authoritarian states are unlikely to deliver the growth needed for economic viability

Employees line up for roll call at a factory in Shanghai

The old ways have not worked for us

Africa needs to find new strategies to achieve ‘economic freedom’ and ‘decolonisation’.

An environment conducive to competitiveness is pivotal to South African industries survival.

Only competition will produce growth and industry needs a conducive environment

To be competitive, industries need reliable energy, affordable and productive labour and protection against unfair foreign trade policies.

Education and skills development are the only secure foundation for inclusive economic growth – and Africa lacks those foundations.

Africa’s economic slowdown an opportunity for reform

Opportunities for investment, growth and poverty reduction hinge on Infrastructure development, education and skills development and agriculture.

Youth hold key to beating poverty

A $4-billion fund to create 25-million jobs is one initiative to uplift Africa’s people, the young in particular.

Sub-Saharan Africa’s marginalisation an ‘opportunity’

The continent is poised to flourish – if leaders ensure the rule of law and improve services.

There has been an increase in construction and development in South Africa.

Africa Rising or Africa Uprising?

Africa’s economy was the centre of debate among major business executives at the Bloomberg African Business Media Innovators conference.

Half the 10 worst-performing currencies this year are from Africa.

Africa’s throwing away dollars it can’t afford in currency rout

Africa is battling the global currency markets with one hand tied behind its back.

United we stand: Southern African Development Community leaders at the opening ceremony for the 33rd SADC heads of state and government summit in Lilongwe

Africans negotiate ‘one trade regime’ for common market

Officials of three African economic blocs held talks on a "one trade regime" that would forge a common market spanning the continent.

World leaders attend the World Economic Forum. This year

‘African Davos’ to focus on continent’s upbeat economic future

Africa is at the centre of many corporate growth strategies and its economy has grown nearly three percentage points faster than global GDP.

President of the African Development Bank

Africa seeks super banker to manage new economic frontier

Eight candidates are vying to become the next head of the strategic African Development Bank as the continent undergoes an economic transformation.

China’s President Xi Jinping with President Jacob Zuma ahead of the fifth Brics summit.

China does not support rogue African states, it creates them – report

Africa can expect to witness more incidences of state-sponsored domestic violence, as Chinese aid increases, a new study shows.

To survive one needs a diversified portfolio with a balance between domestic and international investments and financial planning that takes a long-term view.

IMF revises growth rates for South Africa

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%.