09/22/2019

Kenya, Uganda $6.5m pledge to the Global Fund

To encourage active participation in funding for their own health systems, the Global Fund has been calling for countries to contribute to the organisation, and not just receive.

09/22/2019

South Africa best gateway for Qatari firms to $2.2trn market

“South Africa is a resource-rich country. It is emerging as a new land of opportunities and can be a best gateway for the Qatari companies that are looking forward to expand their foothold in Africa and have hassle-free market access,” he said

09/20/2019

Nigeria: Govt Seeks Fresh U.S.$2.5 Billion World Bank Loan

Faced with revenue shortfalls as the output and price of oil fell in the past five years, President Muhammadu Buhari's administration has increased borrowing to finance government spending, with domestic debt at $55.6 billion and foreign loans at $25

09/11/2019

Late Cycle Investing – when and where?

The risk is that monetary easing may over-stimulate the US economy, already at full employment, resulting in a sharp tightening in financial conditions leading to a recession.

09/10/2019

ICECAP extends to Mauritius

Mauritius continues to be one of the leading international finance centres for foreign investment into Africa

09/10/2019

Nigeria embraces a free trade future

Nigeria was not the only major economy to be cautious – South Africa did not sign initially either, but did so a few months later.