New exchange to change terms of trade
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In the wake of Trump’s tariff announcements, Beijing’s offer of zero tariffs to African countries is a well-timed, calculated move…
‘Resource nationalism’ raises mining risk
As geopolitics turn, miners in West Africa are seeing permits revoked, projects expropriated and contracts renegotiated…
From plunder to prudence: how Senegal plans to break the oil curse
The oil and gas sector in Africa has been plagued by a lack of commitment to transparency by state institutions. Senegal plans to change…
Inside Paystack’s local play
Payments company Paystack is a market leader in Nigeria. But it’s set up businesses around Africa too, and is now making inroads in South…
Is unemployment really just 10%? Not likely …
Capitec’s CEO says South Africa’s real jobless rate is 10%. Stats SA says he’s way off. Who’s right? Spoiler: it’s not the banker…
Why Fourie may be right on South African unemployment
Capitec’s CEO sees a far lower jobless rate. If admitting work risks tax, or your grant, would you? That may explain why the unemployment…
African debt markets: ‘not junk, just misunderstood’
Old Mutual’s African Frontiers Fund has returned 11.3% every year for the past three years in dollars – beating plenty of less risky markets…
How to play Africa’s satellite revolution
While South Africa obsesses over BEE, low earth orbit satellite broadband networks – like Starlink – are beaming high-speed internet across the continent…
A Middle East makeover for the African Development Bank?
Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah beat four other candidates to become president of the AfDB. He’s got his work cut out for him…
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How Shari’ah investing internalises ESG
While ESG and Shari’ah investing share many ethical principles, Shari’ah’s…
