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What’s next for Africa’s struggling aviation sector?

On March 5th, 2020 this writer took a flight from Nairobi to Cairo. As usual, the airport in Kenya’s capital, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport,...
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Why diamond-rich Botswana must diversify its economy

As a duck is to water, the word “diamond” is synonymous with this southern African nation. Since the beginning of...
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Sorry environmentalists, Angola’s appetite for more oil is irresistible

Africa’s second largest oil producer has a problem, and it’s one that is uncommon in a region beset with many challenges.
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Nigeria’s economy exits recession with 0.11% growth in fourth quarter

Nigeria’s economy surprisingly came out of a recession in the fourth quarter, fuelled by growth in the agriculture and telecommunications industry that offset a...
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DR Congo’s economy grew 0.8% in 2020 propelled by strong mineral activity

Democratic Republic of Congo’s economy thwarted a projected COVID-19 pandemic-induced recession in 2020 to grow 0.8% boosted by strong returns in the mining sector,...
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Zambia’s central bank raises benchmark rate as it scales back projects to ease debt relief talks

Zambia’s central bank has increased its benchmark interest rate to 8.5% from 8%, marking the first such raise since November 2019.
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South African Airways receives additional $346 million from govt to pay retrenched staff

South African Airways has received a further $346 million from the Department of Public Enterprises, which the struggling airline will use to complete severance...
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Nigeria’s economic woes prolong as inflation rate continues to rise

Nigeria’s annual inflation rate jumped 0.72% to 16.47% in January from the previous month, marking a 17th monthly increase as the effects of the...
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How Mozambique’s history of violence is dashing hopes of economic progress

There is no saying that is so common in the minds of Mozambique citizens above the age of 40...
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Another win for President Nguesso ensures Congo’s economic crisis will prolong

At 77, Congo’s President Sassou Nguesso is four times older than the average Congolese, whose median age...
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Why Equatorial Guinea’s bail-out plan with IMF crashed

Despite being promised an IMF bailout over a year ago, Equatorial Guinea is still waiting for the funds...
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Kenya’s wellness sector expands rapidly as many incorporate physical fitness habits in their lifestyles

Physical fitness and wellness has long been...
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LAUNCH: THE STATE OF AFRICA 2020 CONFERENCE

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Without government intervention, Ghana’s energy debt will hit $12.5 billion by 2023

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Ghana is facing a potential economic crisis fueled by mounting energy sector...
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Rich in oil, rich with poor people. The story of Gabon’s oil wealth and plunder

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Selisu Mborantsuo locks his room and goes off to work. Since the...
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Ethiopia’s PM Abiy won the war in Tigray. Now the economy is bleeding.

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In November, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed – a Nobel Peace Prize winner...
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Kenya’s wellness sector expands rapidly as many incorporate physical fitness habits in their lifestyles

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Physical fitness and wellness has long been associated with the wealthy class,...
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LAUNCH: THE STATE OF AFRICA 2020 CONFERENCE

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COVID-19: Hospitals embracing Tele-medicine to keep their business going as patients stay away.

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With the rise in COVID-19 cases in Nigeria, hospitals are embracing telemedicine to keep their business going as patients stay away from their facilities due to risks associated with contacts. There has been a rise in remote consultation while tech companies in the country are rising the challenge of plugging the gap with telemedicine services.
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