World Economic Forum On Africa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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