Economy
Latest analyses and reports relating to the African economy.
President Ruto and delivering on the promises he made to Kenyans
It is barely six months after Kenya’s Supreme Court upheld Dr. Ruto’s victory against his main challenger, Mr. Raila Amollo Odinga, as...
Read moreDetailsWhy Mobile Money is Becoming Unpopular in Uganda
Mobile money usage is considered a cheap, accessible, secure, and convenient alternative to traditional banking. In Uganda, over 34 million people have...
Read moreDetailsHow South Africa and Turkey’s Recent MoU on Technology Can Deepen Africa’s Path to Innovation
Reports revealed that South Africa and Turkey signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate cooperation in science, technology, and...
Read moreDetailsKenya’s economic recovery remains strong, but strong measures must be implemented for long-term gains
The world is still recovering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with a global recession nigh, we can only hope and...
Read moreDetailsBeyond the hype of cryptocurrencies in Africa
Two things that we can all agree on in 2022 are that we have to learn to live with Covid-19...
Read moreDetailsHow multinationals avoid taxes in Africa and what should change
By Jia Liu*, & Olatunde Julius Otusanya* In developing countries, and the sub-Saharan region especially, the scale of unmet basic...
Read moreDetailsBurundi launches women only bank, plans ‘double-digit’ economic growth by 2024
Burundi's president, Evariste Ndayishimiye, launched a women-focused investment and development bank (BIDF) last Thursday. The bank is located in Gitega,...
Read moreDetailsZambia firm starts producing fuel from used tyres, plastic
The used tyres and plastic containers that litter the back streets of cities and towns in Zambia might be an...
Read moreDetailsHow to break the logjam facing African countries on the free movement of people
By Alan Hirsch* Most African countries signed onto the Free Movement of Persons protocol in Addis Ababa in January 2018. Its rationale was set...
Read moreDetailsBehind the trade spat between Nigeria and Ghana
The recent trade crisis between Nigeria and Ghana has continued to stain the diplomatic ties of both countries. Amidst many...
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