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World Economic Forum flags need for Africa to reduce non-tariff trade barriers

World Economic Forum flags need for Africa to reduce non-tariff trade barriers

25 January 2019 | General

On 22 January 2019, a session was held at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos called “Achieving a single market in Africa”. The panel consisted of business leaders from Pan African companies, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Oxfam.

Africa needs a new infrastructure strategy to combat jobless growth

Africa needs a new infrastructure strategy to combat jobless growth

12 December 2018 | General

One of the most concerning observations made in the recently released 2018 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG), was that almost no progress has been made to grow sustainable economic opportunity for the African continent’s working age population, with employment having increased by only 0.2% over the last decade. This is in spite of the fact that Africa’s economy has seen an average growth of around 40% during the same period, with infrastructure investment and construction having increased exponentially.

‘Africa Is Not A Country!’ Business Experts Tell Roundtable

‘Africa Is Not A Country!’ Business Experts Tell Roundtable

05 December 2018 | General

Hollard hosts discussion around business excellence in Africa

Shari’ah-compliant financial services present potential for African development

Shari’ah-compliant financial services present potential for African development

22 November 2018 | General

Urgent need for Islamic financing capability

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Next-generation innovation and disruption driving investment growth in Africa

Next-generation innovation and disruption driving investment growth in Africa

12 November 2018 | Investments

Opportunity beckons for Africa’s emerging wealth market

Opportunity beckons for Africa’s emerging wealth market

09 November 2018 | General

Stanbic launches insurance brokerage firm

Stanbic launches insurance brokerage firm

24 August 2018 | General

Now might be the time to invest in African agritech

Now might be the time to invest in African agritech

18 July 2018 | General

France’s loss of market share in Africa benefits several European countries, China and India

France’s loss of market share in Africa benefits several European countries, China and India

28 June 2018 | General

PwC launches Japanese desk to facilitate investment on African continent

PwC launches Japanese desk to facilitate investment on African continent

25 June 2018 | Investments

Expanded legal content now available to navigate Africa’s business terrain

Expanded legal content now available to navigate Africa’s business terrain

22 June 2018 | Compliance & Regulatory

Africa’s new free trade area - streamlining trade and infrastructure development in Africa

Africa’s new free trade area - streamlining trade and infrastructure development in Africa

07 May 2018 | General

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