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Solutions for alleviating poverty and spurring growth in Africa – World Economic Forum for Africa

Solutions for alleviating poverty and spurring growth in Africa – World Economic Forum for Africa

15 May 2017

The World Economic Forum (WEF) for Africa, held in Durban in early May was convened to discuss ways to eradicate poverty and promote shared growth and opportunities for all Africans. In this context, Wildu du Plessis, partner and Africa Head at Baker McKenzie law firm in Johannesburg, said at the event that it was important to note that the fundamentals of the global economy had shifted and investors were now looking towards developing economies for higher rates of return as developed nations have become low growth economies.

Can Africa pick itself up by its own bootstraps? African trade and market integration could be the key

Can Africa pick itself up by its own bootstraps? African trade and market integration could be the key

08 May 2017

Intra-Africa trade and regional integration have been prominent themes at WEF Africa 2017 in Durban and seem to be obvious sources of growth for the continent.

Can WEF Africa deliver inclusive growth?

Can WEF Africa deliver inclusive growth?

05 May 2017

Critics are quick to label meetings of the World Economic Forum (WEF) as talk shops where nothing gets done.

Executives remain bullish on Africa’s commercial outlook

Executives remain bullish on Africa’s commercial outlook

30 March 2017

Nigeria on track to overtake South Africa as top market finds ECN’s 2017 African Business Survey:

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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Ghanaian insurance making strides towards international participation

Ghanaian insurance making strides towards international participation

02 February 2017

Uncovering alphas hiding place

Uncovering alphas hiding place

23 November 2016

Tax continues to remain a threat for companies doing business in Africa: PwC Africa Tax Survey

Tax continues to remain a threat for companies doing business in Africa: PwC Africa Tax Survey

22 November 2016

Zimbabwe economy must grow for insurance to thrive

Zimbabwe economy must grow for insurance to thrive

14 November 2016

Afri-can or Afri-can’t? 10 Myths to debunk on Africa

Afri-can or Afri-can’t? 10 Myths to debunk on Africa

09 November 2016

Setting the course for modern King Solomon’s Mines

Setting the course for modern King Solomon’s Mines

13 October 2016

Ironing out TCF creases becomes a tough ask

Ironing out TCF creases becomes a tough ask

10 October 2016

African democracy - fact or fiction?

African democracy - fact or fiction?

25 July 2016

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