In Focus
Economic Development
This beat covers micro and macro-economic issues, including policies, infrastructure, urbanization, FDI, the role of private sector, regional integration, debt, and recovery.
Africa's debt dilemma: Turning crisis into reform
AU leaders push for reforms to fix global debt systems and strengthen fiscal sovereignty.
Developing a thriving e-vehicles value chain in Africa
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African countries should join hands to make the most of their own resources and build a formidable electric vehicle ecosystem that could help fast-track realisation of SDGs.
Road Safety: Digital technology to help prevent accidents
Digitalization
Experts explore how data-driven approaches, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies can help save lives.
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Survey shows regional institutional investor base expanding due to favourable demographics
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The 2017 Economic Report on Africa calls for harnessing urban growth
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Pele Energy Group joins the league of independent power producers
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Engineers are adapting technology to suit the specific needs and dynamics of the continent
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Local communities boosting water monitoring systems using the Internet
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Innovative risk-pooling initiative will give a lifeline to countries in distress
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Insufficient financial inclusion, unbanked masses and financial literacy are increasingly attracting investors