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South Africa : Business Insight

We examine South Africa and explore how the country will recover tourism and agriculture in the years following COVID-19.

Driving Economic Growth by Empowering the African Workforce

Africa is sitting on a largely untapped pool of resources, which means the continent has the potential to drive economic growth, according to Samsung Africa.

EY FDI Attractiveness Report : It’s Time for North Africa

On the fifth anniversary of the EY FDI attractiveness survey in Africa, the previously dominant South and West sharing their prosperity with the wider world far more evenly than before.

Unlocking the Trade Potential of a Continent on the Move

President Obama’s heralding of Africa as a continent ‘on the move’ highlights a region characterised by economic growth and where business is playing a positive role in lifting millions of people from poverty.

Africa to Leapfrog into New Prosperity

In the wake of US President's recent visit to the continent, African nations have been urged to seize opportunity in order to drive economic growth that will leave a lasting impact on organisations, countries and its citizens.

SA v Nigeria: Africa’s Economic Power Struggle

After years of riding the continental crest of a wave in a battle to become sub-Sahara's leading economy, more challenging times now require an era of collaboration

Oxfam Report : Multinational Companies Threaten African Economic Outlook

A new Oxfam report claims that Africa was “cheated out of US$11 billion in 2010”, this is equivalent to more than six times the amount needed to deliver universal primary healthcare in the Ebola affected countries of Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea and Guinea Bissau. 

Bridging the African Infrastructure Gap: Politics or PPPs?

Craig Metherell of RisCura discusses the African infrastructure gap; an issue which is not just limited to less developed regions of the continent.

Made in Ethiopia

When identifying who rules the roost in East Africa, look no further than Ethiopia; a country with business opportunities abound, and vast potential to still unlock.

Global Megatrends Will Drive Growth Opportunities in the Real Estate Industry Across the African Continent, Says PwC

Ilse French, Real Estate Leader for PwC Africa says that African real estate has unique drivers for growth