Oil discoveries in Namibia
Sizable quantities of oil were recently discovered at an offshore site in Namibia.
What’s happening to the BRICS?
The prospect of overtaking the advanced economies has not been realised just yet, with the current pandemic and geopolitical events, it appears the 2040 prediction is in serious doubt.
Recovery plan offers opportunity in Ghana
The country’s COVID-19 recovery plan aims to promote economic progress.
The Potential of Trade Finance in East Africa
Despite rapid economic growth, the region has the lowest annual export trade value in Africa with trade volumes totalling $75m compared to $187m for North Africa.
M&A Insights from Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America
A brief overview of the Mergers and Acquisitions market.
African Free Trade Area Finally Launches
AfCFTA will eliminate tariffs on intra-African trade which will encourage business on the continent to trade within the continent.
Re-designing Pacman: The Impact of the Recent Argentinian Bond Workout on the Future of Sovereign Debt Restructurings
Argentina restructured almost $65 billion in sovereign bonds in September 2020, with over 90% approval from its bondholders.
Bangladesh’s Garment Industry: An Economic Backbone in Crisis
What can be done to safeguard this vital industry in the midst of the pandemic?
Lessons from Netflix Naija
Netflix recently announced its presence in Nigeria and various deals have been made with leading content creators including Star Wars star John Boyega.
Citizens and Capital: How Fintech can connect Nigerians to their financial system
Can technology positively impact the relationship between the population and financial sector?
Why Venezuela has a case in the UK High Court
The British High Court recently rejected Venezuela’s attempt to access $1bn of its gold currently held at the Bank of England.
Vietnam, the State and Development.
The government has played a pivotal role in the country’s economic progress.
Aviation’s future in Africa’s fast-growing economies
Opportunities and obstacles in Africa's aviation markets amidst a global pandemic
The potential of solar energy in the Middle East and North Africa
As the world looks for new energy solutions could solar define the future of the sector in the region?
Who’s Buying Zambia’s Gold?
Lack of transparency in mining leads to questionable investments