04/13/2020
Mather noted that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has already flagged the rising stress levels that the Covid-19 crisis is generating, and countries such as Australia have announced government-funded programmes to help its citizens cope with the menta
04/13/2020
Just imagine this: if what we are experiencing today was a virus that attacked machines and not human beings, normal life would go on — handshakes, kisses and hugs would still symbolise friendship, love and comfort and not the threat of infection.
04/13/2020
Kenya was expecting its budget gap to shrink to 4.9 percent of GDP in the current financial year, with the shortfall for 2024 seen at 3.3 per cent.
04/13/2020
The Bank’s President, Prof. Benedict Oramah, expressed satisfaction with the results, noting that the performance exceeded strategic plan targets despite a global operating environment characterized by economic uncertainties.
04/12/2020
The reports for each country include links to further information and contact information for Dentons professionals.
04/12/2020
But it will teach us an important lesson: the need to invest in health infrastructure across the world, and particularly in Africa
04/12/2020
Apply Lessons Learned During Lockdown to Climate Action
04/12/2020
Many central banks are taking important actions like cutting interest rates and providing extraordinary liquidity assistance.
04/09/2020
‘B-52’ money has helped cushion the global economy
04/09/2020
At this disrupted time, many businesses and their key staff are working harder than ever to give ‘business as usual’ service.
04/09/2020
“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.”
04/09/2020
The bank's Africa’s Pulse report said this year's growth will be between minus 2.1% to minus 5.1%
04/08/2020
If the optimists win, it would be perfect timing for AfCFTA—or at least people like me thought.
04/08/2020
Amid calls by the UN and the G20 for the private sector to do more, Citi has proposed a $100 billion coronavirus fund.
04/08/2020
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?
04/07/2020
While the medical force is serving at the frontline
04/06/2020
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
04/06/2020
CFOs Should Follow Four Cost-Cutting Tactics
04/06/2020
Its dedicated Sustainable Bond Market (SBM) draws innovative issuers and improves access, flexibility and transparency for investors.
04/06/2020
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.