Southern Africa
African politics and security to end-2017
Longstanding leaders stepping down, growing instability and democratic backsliding mar the region’s outlook
AfricaProspects for African economies to end-2017
An uptick in commodity prices could exacerbate regional fiscal slippages as much needed policy adjustments are delayed
AfricaRising African populism will threaten status quo
The rise of left-wing populist leaders in several African countries is challenging political and economic orthodoxy
Southern AfricaArmyworm outbreak will become lasting African problem
The arrival of a new invasive pest species is threatening continental food security, with a global spread likely
AfricaArmyworm spread could dampen African growth prospects
An outbreak of a crop pest across the region is causing significant damage and putting crop harvests in jeopardy
Southern AfricaProspects for Southern Africa in 2017
A gloomy economic outlook will see a number of unpopular leaders under pressure to announce exit plans
Southern AfricaCost advantages will boost tourism in Southern Africa
The region's tourism industry is relatively small, but policy and currency shifts portend growing visitor numbers
Southern AfricaDrought mars Southern Africa water, food security
The unusually severe drought is putting millions of people at risk and curbing power supplies in already weak economies
Southern Africa
