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Africa’s markets: Battered, better and still standing
For the first time in years, more African economies are forecasting GDP growth above 5% than below it, with Ethiopia leading the growth pack…
Why Africa needs sovereign wealth funds (done right)
The sovereign wealth fund – to channel resource revenues into infrastructure, say – is a tool more African countries should adopt…
China’s African harvest: Trade wars are reshaping the fruit bowl
A peachy stone fruit deal between South Africa and China is the latest in a list of African agriculture trade wins…
Nigeria’s reform gamble: Growth finds its feet, but poverty still bites
The West African country’s economy has pulled back from the brink. But those gains haven’t translated into better lives for ordinary Nigerians…
Africa – finally boom adjacent
Improving terms of trade, strengthening currencies and falling inflation are priming the continent for a growth surge…
Is Africa about to miss its golden moment?
Despite a gold price that’s north of $4,000, African producers are having a tough time of things. The record price is merely papering over…
Fintech and klaar – an AI-powered unicorn for the JSE?
A company raising primary capital on the JSE is a rare thing – but Optasia reckons the local market is primed for its fintech…
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