Africa must lobby Russia to end Black Sea blockade
Russia’s blockade of Ukrainian ports is worsening food insecurity in Africa. Joining diplomatic efforts to put diplomatic pressure on Russia is imperative for African countries.
-
Aspen debacle shows global vaccine funds must buy African
International organisations responsible for procuring vaccines for the continent should buy more of their supplies from Africa to encourage the development of local manufacturing.
West African states must cooperate on security
As West Africa embarks on a deepening of economic ties, urgent cooperation on security is required so that widespread violence and insecurity do not abort progress.
ESG case study: South Africa’s SA Taxi attracts new set of investors
By agreeing to a far-reaching set of social goals, the JSE-listed company was able to improve their cost of capital and attract the attention of a new set of institutional investors.
Meet the founder helping African businesses expand across borders
The CEO of Norebase explains how the firm is providing solutions to help companies expand across Africa at the click of a button.
The AfCFTA is an opportunity for Africa’s recovery
With post-Covid recovery threatened by the war in Eastern Europe, accelerating the implementation of Africa’s free trade area could provide much-needed impetus.
African ministers must act now on credit ratings
How can African governments ensure they can meet their debts and other payments while raising patient, long-term funding to grow the economy?
Restoring trust in ourselves at Davos
The theme of this year's World Economic Forum, ‘Working Together, Restoring Trust’, offers an opportunity to reflect on conflict in the world today.
Mobilising to mainstream: Changing Africa’s future starts in our minds
How can Africa generate an economic trajectory of growth and prosperity? A change of mindset is needed, say Rajneesh Narula and Jon Foster Pedley.
Driving Africa’s resilience and adaptation through smart partnerships
In the face of climate threat, collaboration is essential. The smart partnership approach will enable Africa to achieve more than it ever could if stakeholders continue to work in silos.