Africa’s Youth Dividend: Asset or Liability for the Next 50 Years?
24/04/2025According to the United Nations, by 2050, Africa will be home to nearly 2.5 billion people, with over 60% under the age of 25. It will boast the world’s largest.
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Finance Leadership
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2025 World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings: What Will Africa Demand for Its Future?
22/04/2025As the 2025 session of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings kicks off in Washington, D.C., several questions arise for African citizens, political representatives, and leaders. What.
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Sustainability
Africa Turns to Gold to Secure Long-Term Economic Stability
21/04/2025As global markets continue to wobble under the weight of inflation, energy crises and geopolitical uncertainty, African nations are looking inward, rediscovering gold as a powerful tool for economic resilience.
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Africa
Economy
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How Rural Roads Are Rewiring Africa’s Economies
16/04/2025Across Africa’s quiet countryside, a silent transformation is underway, not through skyscrapers or smart cities, but through dusty, winding roads that are being paved, widened and extended. These roads may.
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Africa
Energy Leadership
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Can Africa Thrive Without Oil?: Imagining a Post-Fossil Fuel Economy
14/04/2025As the world continues to grapple with the realities of climate change and the global push for sustainability, the transition from fossil fuels is no longer a distant concept. Oil-rich.
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Africa
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Sustainability
Made in Africa: Rebuilding the Continent’s Manufacturing Backbone
10/04/2025Across the globe, manufacturing drives economic growth, shaping nations and lifting millions out of poverty. Yet, the narrative in Africa is that the manufacturing sector is a shadow of its.
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Africa
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Trade and Investment
Can Africa Create a Unified Stock Exchange?
26/03/2025The global financial sector thrives on interconnectedness, with stock exchanges serving as crucial pillars of economic growth. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) commands a market capitalisation exceeding $28 trillion,.
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Africa
Entrepreneurship
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Franchising Could Revolutionise African Entrepreneurship
20/03/2025Franchising has long been a cornerstone of business expansion in developed economies. The global franchise market was valued at approximately USD 133.17 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach.
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Africa
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Technology
Ethiopian Airlines and AfDB Forging a Path to Economic Growth
18/03/2025Ethiopian Airlines, recognised as one of Africa’s leading carriers, has embarked on an ambitious venture in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the Bishoftu International Airport Development Project..
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Africa
Energy
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Hydropower vs. Solar: What’s Africa’s Best Bet for a Green Future?
18/03/2025As Africa strides towards a sustainable energy future, the continent faces a crucial decision: Should it invest more in hydropower or solar energy? Both sources hold immense potential yet differ.
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