09/05/2019
Much is made of Africa’s population being the youngest in the world. Undoubtedly, this poses challenges, most specifically, in terms of finding gainful employment and decent livelihoods for a growing number of people.
09/05/2019
Approximately 76% of Tanzanians live on less than $2 per day, with three-quarters of Tanzanians employed in the agriculture sector, according to World Bank data.
09/04/2019
On the other hand, as an emerging economy, the African continent also faces many challenges in areas such as infrastructure, urban planning, manufacturing, digitalisation and finance.
09/04/2019
For instance, high wealth inequality creates an imbalance of political power between citizens as the wealthy can potentially influence the political process unfairly.
09/04/2019
As of July 22, the nearly 140-year-old wine company achieved B Corporation status, joining a global movement of companies committed to social, environmental, and ethical business practices that are a force for good.
09/04/2019
Africa's trade with the US and European countries remains critically important, a rising Asia has, however, afforded the continent with an alternative source of investment.
09/03/2019
A report by the Bank of Ghana has revealed that fraud cases reported by commercial banks in the country in 2018 increased by 50%.
09/03/2019
The alarming involvement of staff in the perpetration of fraud in the banking sector calls for significant reforms in the recruitment, remuneration, and disengagement of persons that are engaged by financial institutions.”
09/03/2019
Sasbo general secretary Joe Kokela says: “We are not against digitalisation; it is how they have gone about it.
09/03/2019
Rebound led by recovery in mining industry, growth in finance
09/02/2019
Old Mutual says it is currently negotiating with NMT to exit its stake in the company
09/02/2019
The amnesty was extended for a further year
08/30/2019
Noting that Barbados has a high literacy rate compared to Kenya, Kenyatta stated that education presents a potential area for the two countries to further collaborate through sharing of experiences and expertise.
08/30/2019
Allan Gray and Coronation confirmed they met with Sasol but declined to comment on the content of the discussions.
08/30/2019
Mr. Elumelu’s statement captured his vision of a relationship between Japan and Africa, which prioritises economic and shared prosperity.
08/30/2019
This is compared to a profit of R61m last year
08/29/2019
How large is the Nigerian Diaspora is anyone’s guess.
08/29/2019
South Africa endorses the focus on science, technology, and innovation as a priority theme for TICAD 7
08/29/2019
MUFG has led Afreximbank’s fund mobilisation activities in the international capital and loans markets
08/29/2019
Clients are waiting for polished demand to pick up and are trying to buy as little as possible