Africa expected to see a subdued economic recovery in 2022
Analysts at the African Trade Insurance Agency’s (ATI) Annual Investor Roundtable predicted a subdued economic…
Year: 2020
Using innovation to drive socio-economic transformation in Africa Post COVID-19
Sonwabise Mzinyathi – COVID-19 caused enormous economic disruption worldwide. The lockdown implemented by governments in…
‘AfCFTA creates a new trade and integration reality’
Industry experts meeting last week for a virtual discussion focused on resetting, retooling and restarting…
Fitch downgrades South Africa to BB- with a negative outlook
Fitch Ratings has downgraded South Africa’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘BB-‘ from…
How online mobilization and advocacy can progress the narrative on GBV
PHUMZA DYANI – The research on gender based violence (GBV) and domestic violence has increased…
Report: Increase investment in Africa or risk missing SDGs deadline
Africa is not getting the investment needed to help the world meet the UN’s Sustainable…
What if we get the unconnected in Africa connected?
SONWABISE MZINYATHI – We have seen how a smartphone with data has changed the world…
IFC to support Somalia attract private sector investment
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has signed its first formal agreements with…
Development banks commended for responding well to COVID-19 crisis
The first global summit of public development banks showcased a collective resolve to accelerate efforts…
Internet use is expected to contribute $180bn to Africa’s economy
Africa’s Internet economy has the potential to reach 5.2% of the continent’s gross domestic product…