Turmoil following presidential and parliamentary elections in Mozambique has been severe. Preliminary official results from the 2024 elections indicated a landslide win by the ruling […]
Category: African News
Kenya’s Hustler Fund is a flop. Why president Ruto’s plan to loan money to entrepreneurs hasn’t worked
It’s two years since Kenyan president William Ruto, in what seemed like a political gamble, rolled out a government-run microcredit scheme popularised as the Hustler […]
Africa’s cities are growing chaotically fast, but there’s still time to get things right – insights from experts
Cities are vital engines of economic growth, innovation and social progress. They shape the futures of nations and the lives of millions. In Africa, urbanisation […]
South Africa’s poverty relief grant should be increased rather than paid to more people – economists explain why
South Africa’s unemployment rate stands at a staggering 33.5%, one of the highest in the world. Coupled with an alarming poverty rate – where more […]
Climate shocks and the economy: we asked South Africa’s central bank what role it plays in bringing stability
Climate change poses economic and social risks which can affect the workings of the financial system – the complex interaction of financial institutions and markets. […]
Brics+ countries are determined to trade in their own currencies – but can it work?
Brics+ countries are exploring how they can foster greater use of local currencies in their trade, instead of relying on a handful of major currencies, […]