African Economy
Positive prospects for Africa in 2024
Both the IMF and EIU expect SSA to rank as the world’s second fastest growing economy in 2024. (Image source: Adobe Stock) As a challenging Read More
African Economy
African Economy
Europe’s business schools target Africa’s entrepreneurs
European business schools are looking south to Africa. The continent is teeming with entrepreneurial talent, with a youthful population, rapidly urbanising economies and abundant natural Read More
African Economy
Kenya ready to privatise 35 state companies, president announces
The Kenyan authorities are to privatise 35 state-owned companies and are considering opening up the capital of 100 others, President William Ruto said on Thursday, Read More
African Economy
Malawi kwacha: 44% drop in value against US dollar sparks unease
By Peter Jegwa Lilongwe, Malawi Malawi’s currency has lost nearly half its value against the US dollar, sparking concerns from some consumers in the southern Read More
African Economy
Ethiopian Green Construction Startup Secures $3.34M Seed Funding
Ethiopian startup Kubik has raised a whopping $3.34M in an oversubscribed seed investment round .This a significant step forward for the circular economy and climate technology sectors. Read More
African Economy
Empowering Africa’s economic growth
AfCFTA could unleash opportunities in many sectors, such as transport and logistics. (Image source: Adobe Stock) Moin Siddiqi, economist, discusses the opportunities and challenges arising Read More
African Economy
Africa projected to be second-fastest growing region
The report forecasts that the continent will consolidate its post-Covid-19 pandemic recovery to 4.3% GDP growth in 2024. (Image source: Adobe Stock) According to the Read More
African Economy
Why African countries should support Busan to host Expo 2023
New African: Why is Busan the ideal place to stage Expo 2030? Park Heong-joon: There are many elements. First of all, I’d like to stress that Read More
African Economy
PIC leads infrastructure investment via AFC
AFC has a proven track record of developing key transformational projects on the continent. (Image source: Adobe Stock) The Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which has Read More
African Economy
Zambia takes progressive steps to meet long-term financial needs
In 2021, Zambia’s per capita income declined to US$1,040 and the country was re-classified as low-income for the first time since 2011. (Image source: Adobe Read More
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