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Trade is shaping new global power relations: what this means for Africa
There has been a rebalancing of global trade dynamics with wide-ranging consequences for international business.
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China’s Africa strategy is shifting and Iran conflict will speed it up
Middle East tensions and the economic disruptions they have caused will nudge China closer to Africa.
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Taxing Africa’s informal economies: technology’s promise and pitfalls
Technology can help countries with high levels of informal workers build stronger tax systems, if there are strong foundations and the right incentives.
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Credit and credibility: rating agency errors come with a cost
The flaws in Standard & Poor’s Global’s report could influence investor perceptions and reinforce existing biases against Africa.
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Nigeria’s crypto boom isn’t just about technology – trust plays a role in the local gadget trade with China
Crypto works in Nigeria because of very human networks of trust.
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The Iran war and global trade: will the Cape route become the new normal?
Dangerous events forcing shipping companies to sail along the Cape sea route are increasing in frequency.
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South Africa’s economy is picking up, but hasn’t reached a turning point yet – economist
If growth is the metric that counts, this is not yet the turning point that will deliver rising living standards and jobs for all.
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Africa’s public finances are in a mess: a new book explains why and what to do
Public finance is the means through which societies either raise living standards or entrench dependence.
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Climate finance has failed Africa twice over – how to fix it
The most important thing to do is to lower the cost of capital for African countries.
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China’s new tariff-free regime for Africa: the potential upside and downside
China’s zero tariff regime has the potential to boost trade between African countries and lead to better coordination.
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Senegal’s crisis: why debt restructuring may be the least bad option
The lessons learned from this crisis must extend beyond Senegal and lead to greater debt transparency and banking supervision in the region.
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Power cuts are the new normal in Kenya – what went wrong and how to fix it
Kenya’s electricity instability is not one problem – it’s an interaction between network capacity and system reliability.
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