May 8, 2017
The fundamental imperative for Africa is to pursue inclusive growth, which will transform it from the continent of potential to the continent of prosperity. This is the word from deputy-president Cyril Ramaphosa, in the closing address to the 2017 World Economic Forum...
May 8, 2017
Defence budgets across Europe will grow by 1,6% on average annually for the next five years to reach $245-billion in total by 2021, according to new analysis released today by IHS Markit. Across Europe, defence expenditure is expected to return to 2008/2009 peak...
May 5, 2017
Kathy Gibson reports from the World Economic Forum on Africa in Durban – It’s only a couple of years ago that the Africa was being touted as the growth engine of the world – but in 2016 the continent experienced its worst growth rates in 20 years. Former high-flyers...
May 5, 2017
Kathy Gibson reports from the World Economic Forum on Africa in Durban – Exchange rate volatility and political instability are a major concern for international investors, and the rand has been particularly sensitive to political moves. However, finance...
May 5, 2017
It might not be who you think, write Leanne van Breda, associate, and Tracy Cohen, director in Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr’s convergence and new media practice. More often than not, people sign up for social media accounts without reading the particular...
May 5, 2017
The Government of Rwanda and Mastercard will work together on developing digital platforms to meet the needs of the country’s citizens and work towards Rwanda’s goal of promoting a cashless society. According to FinScope 2016, 68% of adults in Rwanda...
