A host of countries have taken steps to reform the terms under which people can access their retirement benefits. South Africa is the most recent. […]
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Tobacco isn’t a good investment – study shows a decline in stock prices since 2016
Environmental, social and governance investing, also known as impact or socially responsible investing, has become a popular concept. It’s based on awareness of the impact […]
Nigeria’s economy in 2025 doesn’t look bright – analyst explains why
Nigerians may be wondering whether the year 2025 will bring the “renewed hope” promised by the President Bola Tinubu administration – or whether they are […]
South Africa’s modern rondavels: family homes may be changing, but traditions remain
The Mbhashe area of South Africa’s Eastern Cape province is a landscape of hills, fields and river valleys leading to the Indian Ocean. All along […]
South Africa has taken over the G20 presidency from Brazil – what lessons can it learn?
South Africa has taken over the presidency of the world’s premier economic forum, the G20, from Brazil. The G20 presidency operates on a troika system […]
Ghana heads to polls: why economy is biggest issue for many voters
The outcome and aftermath of Ghana’s 2024 elections will be a key test whether the West African nation can find a balance between the dual […]
How African migrants can drive growth in their home countries
The idea that migration is closely linked to development has long been pervasive on the African continent. The main reason for this is that migrants […]
Moroccan schools improve due to grants amid quality concerns – study
Reprinted by permission from VoxDev The spread of conditional cash transfer programmes in low- and middle-income countries has been described as perhaps the most remarkable […]