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Africa's heightened appeal as a trade and export destination

Africa's heightened appeal as a trade and export destination

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Nigerians celebrate the announcement of Muhammadu Buhari’s victory. But can he deliver jobs this time round? EPA/Stringer

What Buhari has to do to take Nigeria's economy to the next level

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Annual Africa Shared Value Summit to be held in Nairobi

Annual Africa Shared Value Summit to be held in Nairobi

25 Feb 2019

Africa's business revolution

Africa's business revolution

Gordon Institute of Business Science 21 Feb 2019

Are you ready for the sustainability revolution?

Are you ready for the sustainability revolution?

Patrick Odier 11 Feb 2019

Former Nigerian finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is eminently qualified to lead the World Bank.
EFE-EPA/EPA/Gian Ehrenzeller

The World Bank needs deep reforms to reflect a changing world order

Mzukisi Qobo and Mills Soko 8 Feb 2019

Africa's economic outlook 2019

Africa's economic outlook 2019

4 Feb 2019

#BizTrends2019: Private equity's African story

#BizTrends2019: Private equity's African story

18 Jan 2019

Elections and economic growth

Elections and economic growth

31 Dec 2018

Is Africa hurtling towards a fiscal abyss?

Is Africa hurtling towards a fiscal abyss?

Njuguna Ndung'u & Witness Simbanegavi 19 Dec 2018

Africa farmers need finance that is focused on the entire value chain

Africa farmers need finance that is focused on the entire value chain

6 Dec 2018

In Zambia businesses in the food processing sector, are in for a tough time. flickr/Simon Hess

Small businesses in Africa will be on the frontline of climate change

Kate Gannon, & Declan Conway 6 Dec 2018

Morocco is poised to knock SA off top investmentspot

SA remains top FDI destination on African continent

27 Nov 2018

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Africa can learn from EU: Ramaphosa

15 Nov 2018

Debt-ridden African countries return to the IMF fold

Debt-ridden African countries return to the IMF fold

Akani Chauke 14 Nov 2018

Bitcoin has evolved from a currency to a commodity

Bitcoin has evolved from a currency to a commodity

2 Nov 2018

New report highlights 5 agricultural investment opportunities in Africa

New report highlights 5 agricultural investment opportunities in Africa

1 Nov 2018

BBC News Africa to launch new programme 'Smart Money'

BBC News Africa to launch new programme 'Smart Money'

23 Oct 2018

Should Africa be wary of Chinese investment?

Should Africa be wary of Chinese investment?

Annie Lugube-Kutsawa 23 Oct 2018

#FairnessFirst: How sending girls to school changes the economy

#FairnessFirst: How sending girls to school changes the economy

Leigh Andrews 15 Oct 2018

Here are the 2018 Ai Institutional Investment, Capital Market Awards winners

Here are the 2018 Ai Institutional Investment, Capital Market Awards winners

1 Oct 2018

AfDB releases inaugural Africa-to-Africa (A2A) Investment Report: A First Look

AfDB releases inaugural Africa-to-Africa (A2A) Investment Report: A First Look

28 Sep 2018

AfDB-Cananda trade mission.

'Africa cannot be ignored'

27 Sep 2018

AfCFTA will spur industrialisation

AfCFTA will spur industrialisation

24 Sep 2018

John Kamaro, director for Global Gaming Africa

Blockchain as a solution to Africa's challenges

Katy Micallef 21 Sep 2018

Lionel October, director general of the dti

Intra-African trade remains a priority

14 Sep 2018

Parade of world leaders court Africa

Parade of world leaders court Africa

Souhir Mzali 6 Sep 2018

Dr Ayodele Odusola, chief economist, UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa

Investing in Africa is sound business and a sustainable corporate strategy

Ayodele Odusola 31 Aug 2018

Beijing has lent $90bn to African governments, SEOs

Beijing has lent $90bn to African governments, SEOs

Said Aboubaker & Savious Kwinika 31 Aug 2018

Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, UNCTAD Secretary-General.

Africa has phenomenal potential for intra-continental trade

Zipporah Musau 30 Aug 2018

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Africa's heightened appeal as a trade and export destination

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What Buhari has to do to take Nigeria's economy to the next level

Stephen Onyeiwu 7 Mar 2019

Annual Africa Shared Value Summit to be held in Nairobi

Annual Africa Shared Value Summit to be held in Nairobi

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Africa's business revolution

Africa's business revolution

Gordon Institute of Business Science 21 Feb 2019

Are you ready for the sustainability revolution?

Are you ready for the sustainability revolution?

Patrick Odier 11 Feb 2019

Former Nigerian finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is eminently qualified to lead the World Bank.
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The World Bank needs deep reforms to reflect a changing world order

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Africa's economic outlook 2019

Africa's economic outlook 2019

4 Feb 2019

#BizTrends2019: Private equity's African story

#BizTrends2019: Private equity's African story

18 Jan 2019

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Elections and economic growth

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Is Africa hurtling towards a fiscal abyss?

Is Africa hurtling towards a fiscal abyss?

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Africa farmers need finance that is focused on the entire value chain

Africa farmers need finance that is focused on the entire value chain

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Small businesses in Africa will be on the frontline of climate change

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Morocco is poised to knock SA off top investmentspot

SA remains top FDI destination on African continent

27 Nov 2018

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Africa can learn from EU: Ramaphosa

15 Nov 2018

Debt-ridden African countries return to the IMF fold

Debt-ridden African countries return to the IMF fold

Akani Chauke 14 Nov 2018

Bitcoin has evolved from a currency to a commodity

Bitcoin has evolved from a currency to a commodity

2 Nov 2018

New report highlights 5 agricultural investment opportunities in Africa

New report highlights 5 agricultural investment opportunities in Africa

1 Nov 2018

BBC News Africa to launch new programme 'Smart Money'

BBC News Africa to launch new programme 'Smart Money'

23 Oct 2018

Should Africa be wary of Chinese investment?

Should Africa be wary of Chinese investment?

Annie Lugube-Kutsawa 23 Oct 2018

#FairnessFirst: How sending girls to school changes the economy

#FairnessFirst: How sending girls to school changes the economy

Leigh Andrews 15 Oct 2018

Here are the 2018 Ai Institutional Investment, Capital Market Awards winners

Here are the 2018 Ai Institutional Investment, Capital Market Awards winners

1 Oct 2018

AfDB releases inaugural Africa-to-Africa (A2A) Investment Report: A First Look

AfDB releases inaugural Africa-to-Africa (A2A) Investment Report: A First Look

28 Sep 2018

AfDB-Cananda trade mission.

'Africa cannot be ignored'

27 Sep 2018

AfCFTA will spur industrialisation

AfCFTA will spur industrialisation

24 Sep 2018

John Kamaro, director for Global Gaming Africa

Blockchain as a solution to Africa's challenges

Katy Micallef 21 Sep 2018

Lionel October, director general of the dti

Intra-African trade remains a priority

14 Sep 2018

Parade of world leaders court Africa

Parade of world leaders court Africa

Souhir Mzali 6 Sep 2018

Dr Ayodele Odusola, chief economist, UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa

Investing in Africa is sound business and a sustainable corporate strategy

Ayodele Odusola 31 Aug 2018

Beijing has lent $90bn to African governments, SEOs

Beijing has lent $90bn to African governments, SEOs

Said Aboubaker & Savious Kwinika 31 Aug 2018

Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, UNCTAD Secretary-General.

Africa has phenomenal potential for intra-continental trade

Zipporah Musau 30 Aug 2018

African Union chairperson and president of Rwanda Paul Kagame (from left); president of Niger Mahamadou Issoufou and African Union Commission chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat at the launch of AfCFTA in Kigali in March 2018. Credit: Office of President Paul Kagame.

Africa's massive free trade area a "gamechanger"

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Brics gears up to take its place in digital revolution

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President Cyril Ramaphosa

Global issues dominate day one of Brics Summit

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Never Ncube is the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Dandemutande.

Seizing opportunities in Zimbabwe's new era

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Alain Ebobissé is the CEO of Africa50.

The recipe for long-term growth in Africa

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Africa needs to build its statistical capacity

Africa needs to build its statistical capacity

13 Jul 2018

NEPAD to transform into new AU Development Agency

NEPAD to transform into new AU Development Agency

10 Jul 2018

Finding the potential in Africa's markets

Finding the potential in Africa's markets

Bassel Khatoun 5 Jul 2018

John Lentaigne, chief underwriting officer, ATI Roundtable

International lenders warn on capacity constraints in Africa

29 Jun 2018

Africa's economic growth rising despite challenges

Africa's economic growth rising despite challenges

20 Jun 2018

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