Why Africa’s Economic Narrative Needs to Change
Rating agency Fitch recently warned that the spread of the mpox virus in sub-Saharan Africa could increase fiscal pressures, particularly…
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A 5,000-acre Mixed-use Special Economic Zone on Nairobi’s Doorstep
Kim-Fay, a leading manufacturer and distributor of hygiene, tissue, and home care products in East Africa, has secured funding from…
Nigeria’s President Tinubu to Visit China in Pursuit of Economic Cooperation
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu is set to visit China next week, where he will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping…
Unilever Set to Exit Zimbabwe After 80 Years, Zimbos Raise Economic Concerns
Unilever Set to Exit Zimbabwe After 80 Years Multinational Company, Unilever, has reportedly announced its decision to exit Zimbabwe after…
South Sudan’s Upcoming Election at Risk Amid Economic and Political Struggles
South Sudan is set to hold its first national election on December 22, 2024, since gaining independence in 2011. Given…
Empowering Women: South Africa’s Progress and Challenges in Economic Participation
President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted South Africa’s “impressive strides” in advancing gender equality over the past 30 years, particularly in…
SARB Holds Repo Rate Steady At 14-Year High Amid Economic Challenges
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has decided to maintain the repo rate at a 14-year peak of 8.25%, with…
Township Economic Growth
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Township Economies Conference and Expo, an event dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and catalysing economic growth…
Egypt’s President Reshuffles Cabinet as Economic Woes Persist
Egypt’s President Abdeh Fattah al-Sisi has sworn in a new cabinet one month after the resignation of the previous one.…
Economic Relationship
China has become Africa’s largest trading partner and creditor in recent years under programmes such as the Belt and Road…