African Economies in 2025: A Focus on Nigeria and South Africa
10/01/2025With a projected GDP growth rate of 4.1% in 2025, Africa is expected to be one of the fastest-growing regions in the world. But how will its two largest economies,.
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Emerging Markets in Africa: Focus on Nigeria
06/01/2025Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing economies globally, with numerous countries on the continent experiencing rapid economic growth, urbanisation, and industrialisation. Among these, Nigeria stands out as one.
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Regional Economic Communities Shaping Political Alliances and Conflict Resolution
02/01/2025In the complex landscape of international relations, the role of Regional Economic Communities (RECs) has grown significantly in shaping political alliances and addressing conflicts. Initially formed to enhance economic cooperation,.
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Africa’s Sovereign Wealth Funds: What 2025 Holds for Investment
31/12/2024Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) are a key instrument in the economic strategies of countries around the world, including Africa. These state-owned investment funds, which typically manage surplus capital, have increasingly.
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Economic Reforms in Africa: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges for Growth
31/12/2024Africa is embarking on a transformative journey, marked by bold economic reforms that reflect the continent’s immense potential. With favourable business interest rates, countries across Africa are experiencing an influx.
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The Economic Impact of the African Music Industry
18/12/2024The economic impact of the African music industry is both significant and expanding, driven by the rise of music streaming platforms and the increasing global appeal of African musical genres..
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South Africa’s Economy: Sights and Sounds of Gauteng
12/12/2024Gauteng is not merely a province; it is the beating heart of South Africa’s economy. As the economic powerhouse of the nation, Gauteng serves as both the financial and industrial.
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Africa’s Taxing Systems: Challenges, Reforms, and Path to Sustainable Growth
06/12/2024Taxes are part of any nation’s economic framework, enabling governments to fund public services, infrastructure, and social programmes. However, tax systems are often characterised by inefficiencies, inequalities, and structural challenges.
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African Creatives Are Redefining the Digital Economy
27/11/2024Africa’s creative industries are key drivers of economic growth, with the creative economy contributing significantly to employment and GDP. From music and film to gaming and fashion, African creators are.
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South Africa Assumes G20 Presidency
22/11/2024South Africa has assumed the presidency of the G20, becoming the first African nation to lead the influential bloc of the world’s largest economies. “We will use this moment.
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