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Could the Brewing China-US Trade War Harm Africa?

Adeline Van Houtte of the Economist Intelligence Unit discusses the potential risks and opportunities of the China-US trade war, and how its consequences can affect trade globally.

ENGIE on Africa’s energy deficit

Yoven Moorooven, CEO of ENGIE Africa, lays out the problem of and solutions to tackling Africa's energy deficit

Angola Cables: Inside the 6,500-kilometre South Atlantic Cable System

The 6,500-kilometre South Atlantic Cable System is open for business and promises to better connect Africa and the Americas

What Can Governments Do to Boost Africa’s Economic Growth?

Stephane Colliac, senior economist for Africa at trade credit insurer Euler Hermes, outlines three policy measures African governments can implement to drive growth across the region

Q&A: Three Virgin Limited Edition General Managers discuss Africa’s luxury travel market

We asked three General Managers of Virgin Limited Edition resorts in South Africa and Kenya for their take on Africa's luxury hospitality industry

IoT can provide the seeds for Africa’s growth

While the continent faces a myriad of challenges, the right application of future technology can play a major role in solving these, while also boosting African economies.

Event preview: EnergyWeek Morocco

EnergyWeek Morocco to address Kingdom's role in strategic investment opportunities in North & West Africa

Feature: How ABB is powering food production productivity in Africa

ABB's formidable technological expertise is being put to game changing effect across the African continent, not least in the region's food and beverage industry

Q&A: DWF on Africa’s clean energy potential

Christian Hellmund of global law firm DWF explains why Africa is ripe for investment in its abundant potential for renewable energy generation