The National Geographic looks at the Central African Republic, a national rich in natural resources, and the disconnect between potential and result. [...]
Assia Sidibe of African Risk Capacity discusses risk insurance in Africa. Using the example of Somalia’s drought, which resulted in an almost billion dollar appeal, and Sengal’s 2014 drought which protected by the ARC, she encourages more African countries to take up disaster insurance. [...]
Due to and almost 100% increase in tertiary education enrollment since the start of the century, concerns with regard to accommodation of students has also risen. Citing the steady demand for student housing amidst economic downturn, Phillip Hillman has identified affordable student housing as the [...]
Quantum Global’s African Investment Index, a guide aimed with providing prospective investors on short to medium term opportunities, has labeled Botswana as the top option for Africa. Based on an algorithm that combines growth factors (GDP, economic growth and domestic investment) with [...]
The Financial Times’ Jonathan Wheatley, looks at what is next for the world’s emerging markets. [...]
An Al-Jazeera in depth report looks at the struggles of Malagasy vanilla farmers. Farmers of the world’s top vanilla exporting nation are often in poverty selling their product for around $8-$34 per kilo, while when exported can be marked up to as much as $950 per kilo. [...]
Sandals for Goalposts looks at the economic impact of the recently concluded 2017 African Cup of Nations in Gabon. In the article they not only examine the economic climate in Gabon but take a look at how broadcasting deal struck by CAF have affected interest in the competition. [...]
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria – an agency created and run by the Nigerian government, designed to protect banks from financial collapse – has taken control of Arik Air, Nigeria’s largest airline. Following trouble last year that saw over 70% of international flight [...]
Martha Sambe examines the benefits of using microcredit as a tool for development in Nigeria. Here she advocates for microfinance institutions to be expanded into more rural areas – areas that would most likely benefit and be in greater need of such assistance. [...]
Kemi Adetiba’s debut feature film has become Nigeria’s most commercially successful. “The Wedding Party” a romantic comedy has grossed over ₦400 million, marking record breaking year for the Nigerian box office in a year that the Nigerian economy as a whole has struggled. [...]