economy
Africa
Beyond the tipping point: Is solar and wind enough for our...
As more solar and wind enter the energy market, it spells good news for our air, water and health but why is it happening? Eaton explores the tipping point.
Africa
Counting on the WEF on Africa to be powerful
Ed's note: Will the gathered leaders find consensus and deliver some solutions from this year's World Economic Forum on Africa taking place in Cape Town?
Africa
How energy can work better for Africans, Billions at Play
African economies are undergoing a transformative period and Africans capable to the continent successful, writes NJ Ayuk in his book - Billions at Play.
Africa
Rwanda tops global ratings in macroeconomic management
In terms of macroeconomic management, Rwanda continues to top the CPIA ratings both in Africa and around the globe with a score of 4.0.
Finance and Policy
Zambia must use renewable natural resource to revive its economy
Zambia's economic growth is forecast to weaken to 2.5% in 2019, unless the country take advantage of its renewable natural resource to revive its economy.
Business and markets
Why Sierra Leone’s macroeconomic situation remains challenging
Sierra Leone’s macroeconomic situation remains challenging despite the bold and courageous policy measures taken by the new government.
Africa
Africa pledges to deliver a sustainable Blue Economy
The prospect of a fully sustainable Blue Economy for Africa gathered significant momentum following the second Africa Blue Economy Forum held in Tunis.
Business and markets
Will a special bill save South Africa’s Eskom?
President Cyril Ramaphosa, has pledged the support of his administration towards Eskom stressing that the utility is vital to the South African economy.
Business and markets
Big shift on how companies view volatility and debt
South African companies are conservative when it comes to debt, as the economy toughens many are looking at lending options to withstand volatility.
Africa
Effects of China-America trade war haunt undiversified African economies
Africa's undiversified economies will come under pressure as current account balances deteriorate, currencies come under strain, prices go up and central banks push up interest rates.
