Africa

  • Nov 19, 2015
  • 2 min read

Africa's anticipated internet boom could disappoint

Lacklustre investor interest, lack of electricity and poor network infrastructure could hamper mobile internet growth

Africa
  • Nov 11, 2015
  • 6 min read

Universities fail to meet African skills requirements

The number of tertiary students has risen dramatically in recent years, but with little effect on skills supply

Africa
  • Nov 11, 2015
  • 2 min read

EU-Africa migration summit could make matters worse

EU's wish to reduce migrant numbers from Africa is increasingly distorting its policy towards the continent

Africa
  • Nov 6, 2015
  • 6 min read

Pan-African banks face multiple opportunities, risks

Several major banks are expanding across multiple regions, increasing exposure to both opportunities and risks

Africa
  • Nov 5, 2015
  • 7 min read

Prospects for Africa's economies in 2016

African states will struggle to defend their currencies and domestic buffers amidst hostile external conditions

Africa
  • Nov 4, 2015
  • 6 min read

Investment eyes 'middle class' African pharma demand

Changing disease patterns, urbanisation, industry consolidation and policy shifts shape the pharma sector's outlook

Africa
  • Nov 2, 2015
  • 13 min read

Prospects for the global economy in 2016

Global trade and growth will be subdued as commodity sell-off continues to hit emerging economies

International
  • Oct 29, 2015
  • 2 min read

Flatlining incomes to slow African poverty alleviation

Economic expansion is insufficient to provide for fast-growing populations

Africa