Nbr. 470, February 2020
Index
- Ethiopia to build world's largest airport.
- Moyo appeals Old Mutual court decision.
- Nile countries reach initial deal on Renaissance Dam.
- UN: Trade tensions could derail economic recovery.
- $500m investment platform targets SDGs.
- CDC group to invest $2.6bn in Africa.
- Naspers share sell-off reduces stake in Prosus.
- Payments fintech Flutterwave raises $35m.
- Sudan walks tightrope between competing power bases.
- Sudan promises thriving private sector if revolution prevails: For 30 years Sudan's economic development was stifled by President Bashir and his cronies, but as the transition to democracy progresses, new opportunities are opening up.
- Gerald Group--Leveraging expertise and exploring new opportunities.
- What lies ahead for Africa in 2020? African Business's Shoshana Kedem examines the coming year, with analysis of political and economic trends and predictions from some of the region's top economists.
- As D-Day approaches, is Africa really ready for the AfCFTA? Can the African Continental Free Trade Area succeed where previous free-trade initiatives have failed?
- 'Eco warriors' battle over future of West African currency.
- Old vehicles offer new opportunities for Cars45: The used-car market is driving car ownership in Africa, and digital firms such as Nigeria's Cars45 are helping to make the retail market organised, fast, transparent and hassle-free.
- UK-Africa investment summit hints at post-Brexit future.
- Making the case for trade: As global trade tensions mount, the World Economic Forum is pursuing a range of practical initiatives to boost trade in Africa.
- 'We are witnessing a paradigm shift in Africa's aviation sector'.
- Africa needs big ideas and ambitious plans.
- 'A more resilient kind of growth is taking root in Africa': Sunil Kaushal, Regional CEO Africa & Middle East for Standard Chartered.
- Africa must listen to the voice of youth.
- Trailblazers.
- Tips for an incoming president: Tony Blair, executive chairman of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and former UK prime minister, shares some key insights for leaders coming into office.
- Africa's opportunities for growth far outweigh the challenges.
- A glimmer of hope in Malawi refugee camp: A bank branch in a refugee camp--the first of its kind in the world--is providing banking services and credit to residents, many of who are setting up their own businesses.
- WEF's Young Global Leaders focus on refugee challenges: In a refugee camp in Kenya, WEF's team of young problem-solvers are helping to create economic opportunities.
- Africa dances to streaming revolution.
- MultiChoice Group--despite complex challenges, success comes down to value.
- US-China deal raises hopes for African mining sector: With fears of a trade war easing and major projects such as Simandou in Guinea being rolled out, 2020 could be a good year for African mining.
- Doraleh Port targets new era of expansion: Abdillahi Adaweh Sigad, CEO, Doraleh Container Terminal Management Company (SGTD).
- Malawi urged to turn over new leaf amid tobacco lawsuit: Malawi is highly reliant on tobacco for its export earnings, but the industry is subject to increasing international pressure over child labour.
- Weah struggles to live up to his promises: Former footballer George Weak was elected president of Liberia on the back of generous policy pledges but two years later the country is beset by problems.
- TALENT KEY TO DRIVING TRADEAND INVESTMENT: Four leading figures from the world of East African business share their thoughts on how integration is progressing in the region in the fields of capital markets, employee mobility, the opening up of key sectors and the implementation of the AfCFTA.
- Can the free market encourage morality? Many great thinkers have claimed that the market corrupts us, but authors VH Storr and GS Choi argue that it makes us better people.
- SA refugee law threatens freedom of expression: Many South Africans are dismayed by a new law that prohibits refugees from engaging in political activities related to their home countries.