Africa

Punitive corporate taxes, inadequate mortgage options and not enough incentives for developers are just a few reasons why affordable housing...

The end of 2016 provides an opportunity to take stock of Africa’s recent economic performance and future prospects. It’s been...

Sitting on a bus full of Americans, South Africans and Europeans from various countries, I listened to the comments by...

Macro-economic instability fuelled by low oil prices and global economic sentiment will continue to be the main driver of business...

World oil prices have declined significantly over the last couple of years from a high of US$ 115 in June...

More than 600 million people in Africa have no access to electricity, according to the International Energy Agency. But new...

In a continent where about 55% of the combined GDP and 80% of the combined workforce belong to the informal...

African fashion has boomed in recent years, fuelled by the rise of Afrocentrism and changing perceptions of the continent. Today...

Shoprite, Africa’s largest retailer, looks set to be acquired by Steinhoff, the furniture group that wants to be the continent’s...

The late 20th century was a period of unprecedented advancement in information and communications technology. The rapid adoption of mobile...