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Africa cannot go back to ‘business as usual’ when COVID-19 pandemic is over by Babatunde Omilola

But it will teach us an important lesson: the need to invest in health infrastructure across the world, and particularly in Africa

Envision the World You Want to Re-enter After the Shutdown

Apply Lessons Learned During Lockdown to Climate Action

Africa facing recession, a first in 25 years says World Bank

Many central banks are taking important actions like cutting interest rates and providing extraordinary liquidity assistance.

Why one fund manager says the market low was March 26, after the crash from three different shocks

‘B-52’ money has helped cushion the global economy

Lockdown Burnout: An employer’s guide to exhausted staff

At this disrupted time, many businesses and their key staff are working harder than ever to give ‘business as usual’ service.

How the coronavirus crisis has hit South Africa’s richest people

“As of March 18, when we finalised this list, Forbes counted 2,095 billionaires, 58 fewer than a year ago and 226 fewer than just 12 days earlier, when we initially calculated these net worths.”

World Bank says sub-Saharan Africa will enter recession in 2020

The bank's Africa’s Pulse report said this year's growth will be between minus 2.1% to minus 5.1%

It’s a battle of wits for EA states to emerge competitive post Covid-19

If the optimists win, it would be perfect timing for AfCFTA—or at least people like me thought.

How investment banks can help finance Africa’s Covid-19 fight

Amid calls by the UN and the G20 for the private sector to do more, Citi has proposed a $100 billion coronavirus fund.

Seeds of our protection

One in five plant species is estimated to be threatened with extinction worldwide. Around the world scientists and plant enthusiasts are working to preserve our bio-heritage. But why does it matter so much?

World Health Day 2020: Things to do during lockdown

While the medical force is serving at the frontline

Opinion: The pandemic is no time for fiscal distancing (By Akinwumi A. Adesina)

The African Development Bank estimates that Covid-19 could cost Africa a GDP loss between $22.1 billion and $88.3 billion in the worst case scenario

Gartner CFO Survey Reveals That 62% of CFOs Plan SG&A Cuts This Year Due to Coronavirus Related Disruptions

CFOs Should Follow Four Cost-Cutting Tactics

AfDB Lists $3bn Social Bond on LSE

Its dedicated Sustainable Bond Market (SBM) draws innovative issuers and improves access, flexibility and transparency for investors.

Africa could lose 20 mln jobs due to pandemic - AU study

Under what the AU researchers deemed their realistic scenario, Africa's economy will shrink 0.8%, while the pessimistic scenario said there would be a 1.1% dip.

KPMG Highlights Risks Facing Businesses in Nigeria

Risk Consulting Partner, KPMG, Tomi Adepoju, explained that, “31 risks were assessed by C-suite officers; five of which were rated high, 25 as medium and one as low.

Kenya's retirement benefits eroded by coronavirus

The report shows that efforts to encourage pension and fund managers to invest in new asset classes are not bearing fruit as most schemes continue to prefer traditional asset classes.

DSE facing tough times as foreign investors stay away

Chief executive of the DSE Moreni Marwa said that in a market where capital appreciation is less certain, income becomes more important.

Treasury Consolidated Bank stake hits 93pc

“We can now lend more and we are also meeting all the capital ratios except one. We are considering balance sheet reengineering and also continue search for a strategic investor.”

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