Regional Integration Remains Low in Africa – ARII Index
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) marks a momentous milestone for Africa but preliminary findings of the upcoming 2019 African Regional Integration Index, released at the on-going Conference…
Tax Reform, Digitisation Could Result in Savings to Taxpayers, Government of Up to $50bn Yearly By 2020
Africa must digitise its economies, broaden its tax base, prevent further deterioration of fiscal and debt positions, and aim for double-digit growth to achieve the UN 2030 global goals…
FIFA Votes For New 24-team CWC, Real Madrid, Others Confirm Boycott
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino FIFA will go ahead with a new 24-team Club World Cup starting in 2021, its President Gianni Infantino said on Friday, setting the world soccer…
ASDR Tasks Govts to Strengthen Urban Planning Capacities to Address Attendant Environmental Challenges
The Africa’s sustainable development Report, ASDR, urges governments to strengthen their urban planning capacities to manage the potential of the region’s ever-expanding cities and address environmental challenges including climate…
Africa’s GDP recovery expected to grow by .5% in 2018 – UN report
January 17, 2018 Africa is expected to see a recovery in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth from its present 3.0 per cent to 3.5 per cent in 2018. This is…