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There is a story being told about Africa in 2026 — one of resilience, investment and rising growth. It is a story worth telling. But there is another story, quieter and less celebrated, unfolding in the shadow of the headlines. It is the story of the economies falling further behind. While the continent’s fastest-growing nations […]
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Zimbabwe is at a pivotal moment, as constitutional debates, political strategy, and economic reforms converge to shape the country’s next chapter. From proposed amendments and referendum signals to currency transition pressures and cost-of-living concerns, the developments point to a deeper institutional test—one that will influence governance, public confidence, and long-term economic direction. This story is […]
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Africa’s digital payment landscape is set for fresh insights as the AfricaNenda Foundation, in partnership with the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE), the World Bank, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), prepares to unveil the State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems (SIIPS) 2025 Report on November 13, 2025, in Ezulwini, Kingdom of […]
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The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have renewed and expanded their memorandum of understanding (MoU), underscoring their commitment to strengthening intra-African trade, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) competitiveness, and South-South cooperation. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the recently concluded Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) by Prof. Benedict […]
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In recent years, the global economic landscape has been increasingly shaped by trade tensions among major economies, notably between the United States and China as well as between the European Union and Russia. These translated into trade restrictions, embargos and supply-chain recalibrations which have at times acutely impacted global markets. Less spoken of, they have […]
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This article is part of:Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics “This giant is on snooze”. So said Fifi Andrews, who moderated a session in Davos on scaling the African economy, raising the question: Is Africa really rising, or is the ‘sleeping giant’ yet to awaken? Davos 2024 presented a timely opportunity to ring the alarm and […]
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Prominent multi-sector trade event paves the way for business growth across the trade and township economy sector Africa is home to one of the world’s fastest growing consumer markets, predicted to increase to 1.7 billion consumers by 2030. On the one side of this market are the rising number of ‘ultra-high net worth’ individuals with […]
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By John Keohane of JKS Electrical. John has over two decades experience developing Solar Energy. Africa’s growth is a topic of global importance. The second most populated continent in the world, is also the fastest growing, and is set to be home to more than a quarter of the world’s population by 2050. With this […]
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By Peter Kamalingin B.L. The corona virus pandemic is impacting Africa’s population in quite differentiated ways and is significantly entrenching inequality. At the greatest risk are lives and livelihoods of the poor. Millions are being pushed further into hunger and poverty. Children have been forced out of school with many of them, particularly girls, having a […]
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What does Africa unique markets have to offer? In recent years, Africa has rapidly become an attractive investment destination for multinational companies looking to expand into some of the world’s fastest growing markets. Despite the collapse of global commodity prices, African economies are growing at a notable rate. This growth manifests in different ways, including the […]
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