Climate change policy reflects new realities in Africa
Africa’s policymakers are becoming increasingly engaged in the implementation of measures to tackle global warming. Ian Lewis reports C...
- Wednesday, September 9th 2020
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South Africa: Economy Down by 51% in 2nd Quarter
South Africa's economy, the most industrialised in Africa, collapsed by 51% between April and June in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the country's s......
- Tuesday, September 8th 2020
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South Africa GDP halves in second quarter as pandemic bites
South Africa’s GDP more than halved in the second quarter as the country’s fragile economy was decimated by the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. The economy contracted by an annualised 51% in the second qua......
- Tuesday, September 8th 2020
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Africa’s agricultural sector faces up to Covid-19 crisis
So far African agriculture has held up better under Covid-19 than many feared, but what will the long-term consequences be? Charlie Mitchell...
- Tuesday, September 8th 2020
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Ghana vs Nigeria: Pandemic Intensifies Year-Long Trade War
Nigerian traders are accusing local authorities in Ghana of discrimination after many had their shops closed in the thick of the Covid-19 pandemic that sees a yea......
- Monday, September 7th 2020
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AGRF targets urban food supply boost amid Covid-19 disruption
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- Monday, September 7th 2020
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Off-grid power takes off in Africa
The social and economic benefits of off-grid electricity are being felt across the continent, as Ian Lewis explains Africa......
- Monday, September 7th 2020
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Covid-19 hits East African agri value chains
As the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) kicks off on September 8, agriculture and food security will take the spotlight. While agriculture provides food and income security to more than half of the populat......
- Friday, September 4th 2020
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Agnes Kalibata: Fixing the world’s food systems is a problem we must solve together
With millions still going hungry and agriculture a major contributor to climate change, how can we find sustainable solutions to the world’s food problems? The UN Secretary General’s......
- Friday, September 4th 2020
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The 2020 African Banker Awards: Nigeria’s Access Bank and women scoop top prizes
Herbert Wigwe of Nigeria’s Access Bank was named African Banker of the Year at the 2020 African Banker Awards. This year’s ceremony, held virtually, saw institutions recognised and awarded for putting women and......
- Thursday, September 3rd 2020
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