Business – Page 18

How the WTO’s Legacy Shapes the Future of Global Trade

jasper January 5, 2025 No Comments

The 30th anniversary of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) comes at a pivotal moment for the global economy, marked by significant challenges to its foundational principles of free trade and…

Aviation Industry Soars to $1 Trillion Revenue Milestone in 2025

jasper January 5, 2025 No Comments

In a groundbreaking forecast for 2025, the global airline industry is set to achieve a historic milestone, with revenues projected to exceed $1 trillion for the first time. This remarkable…

Africa’s Trade Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities

jasper January 5, 2025 No Comments

Global geopolitical tensions, including the conflict in Ukraine and escalating unrest in the Middle East, have created an atmosphere of uncertainty that continues to strain Africa’s trade environment. Restrictive financial…

How Africa Can Navigate Its Debt Crisis and Build Resilience

jasper January 5, 2025 No Comments

The rising tide of external debt in Africa continues to dominate discussions on the continent’s economic trajectory. As of 2023, African countries owed a staggering $1.16 trillion to external creditors,…

How Africa’s Ports Can Overcome Congestion and Unlock Global Trade Potential

jasper January 5, 2025 No Comments

South Africa’s Transnet, a state-owned logistics company, exemplifies the inefficiencies plaguing Africa’s trade infrastructure. By September 2024, Transnet reported operational losses widening to 2.2 billion rand ($117.48 million), largely driven…

Africa’s Bold Leap into Global Influence and Innovation

jasper January 3, 2025 No Comments

As 2025 unfolds, Africa finds itself at the cusp of a transformative era, poised to seize a multitude of opportunities across digital, green, and economic sectors. The continent is on…

How Awakened Africa and the Global South Are Driving Modernization

jasper January 1, 2025 No Comments

The rise of Africa and the Global South as key players in global modernization has emerged as one of the most remarkable narratives of the 21st century. With accelerating economic…

How to Navigate Investment Opportunities in Africa in 2024

jasper December 31, 2024 No Comments

As 2024 unfolds, Africa continues to establish itself as a dynamic and evolving investment hub. With its vast natural resources, young and growing population, and increasingly diversified economies, the continent…

How to Navigate the Rising Costs of Deposits in the Global and African Banking Sectors

jasper December 28, 2024 No Comments

In 2024, banks worldwide, including those in Africa, are facing a significant challenge: the rising costs of deposits. This shift, driven by higher interest rates, is placing immense pressure on…

How Kenya and South Africa are Shaping Africa’s Private Capital Investment Landscape

jasper December 28, 2024 No Comments

In 2024, Kenya and South Africa have firmly established themselves as the dominant forces in Africa’s private capital market, despite the political and economic turbulence that has impacted several economies…

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