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‘Factory Africa’? Time to get serious about red tape at Africa’s borders
How can the continent maximise the yield of its investments, successfully achieve global objectives, and in the end increase how much foreign investment it attracts?
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[OPINION] World needs to ditch obsession with GDP
The world needs an alternative system, measuring economic value in face of the dissatisfaction that brought Donald Trump to the White House.
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This is how Africa can become a global economic powerhouse
If the world is to achieve the sustainable development goals, it must help Africa accelerate its development by promoting rapid & responsible industrialisation.
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A prediction: the world's most powerful economies in 2030
PricewaterhouseCoopers has released its predictions for the most powerful economies in the world by 2030.
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Three predictions for the economy in 2017
Donald Trump’s economic policies are likely to produce much higher US interest rates and inflation than financial markets expect.
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[OPINION] Davos download: global economic warming
The main take away from Davos 2017 is the strength of the optimism of the US business sector.
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[OPINION] Money for nothing: has the time come for universal basic income?
Mark Smith says many live on the fringes of the economy, only intermittently paid, thanks to zero-hour contracts, unemployment or low pay.
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[ANALYSIS] The biggest stories from Davos 2017
Stéphanie Thomson unpacks the key developments from the 2017 World Economic Forum.
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[OPINION] Davos not just an elitist talk shop
Paul Clark says many don’t know about the work that carries on behind the scenes in between meetings.
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[OPINION] The risks to global growth forecasts
Lesiba Ledwaba says geopolitical risks are likely to have a more meaningful impact on economies from 2017.
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10 economic shocks to look out for in 2017
High levels of political and policy uncertainty could hurt growth in 2017 and beyond.
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How will economies grow in 2017?
Map showing World Bank estimates for growth by region and selected major economies, according to a report released Tuesday.
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HSBC raises world economic growth, inflation forecasts
It was the first time in nearly five years they have upped their growth and inflation outlooks over a two-year horizon.
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China’s economy could grow 6.5% in 2017: think tank
Industrial output could grow 5.9% this year, down from an estimated 6.1% in 2016.
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US investors brace for 2017 shocks after surprise 2016 run
A market lifted in part by hopes for Donald Trump's policy agenda could be deflated should any of those hopes be dented once he begins in office.
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[LISTEN] 5 events that hit your pocket hard in 2016
Chief Strategist Dr Adrian Saville elaborates on events that made a indelible mark on economies both locally and abroad.
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Billionaires had a rough year in 2015, relatively
Transfers of assets within families and falling commodity prices helped reduce total billionaire wealth.
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This is why, despite challenges, Africa can still rise
Africa’s overall annual GDP growth averaged just 3.3% in 2010/5, barely keeping up with population growth.
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China's Xi: World economy at risk, warns against protectionism
The global economy has arrived at a crucial juncture, in the face of sluggish demand, volatile markets.
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StanChart cuts African private equity team as economies struggle
African economies have struggled over the last year with lower commodity prices & rising government debt.
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Robert Kiyosaki says he predicts another global economic crash
Popular author of 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Robert Kiyosaki says he’ll be voting for Donald Trump.
