2020 has been a challenging and heartbreaking year around the globe. The impact of COVID-19 has devastated families and disrupted business and trade and continues to do so. To those of you who have lost someone close to COVID-19, I…
The industrialisation of Africa has been challenged by the global economic impediments and self-inflicted misplacement of priorities over decades. Despite the historical set-backs, African industrialisation has recorded significant growth in countries such as South Africa while many others are still…
As the global economy is in turmoil due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the creation of the vast African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) regional market is a major opportunity to help African countries diversify their exports, accelerate growth, and attract foreign direct…
Despite the onslaught of Covid-19 and the relentless economic impact on the purchasing power of consumers across Africa, there are encouraging shoots of economic recovery sprouting out in some countries. The re-opening of some countries to international travellers are clear…
With glimmers of hope that Covid-19 could be coming under manageable control in some parts of the globe, international-focused businesses are now scouting for viable investment opportunities in both developed and emerging economies. Considering the steep battle for market share…