Africa

Funding African infrastructure

 

The parlous state of infrastructure in Africa is one of the main reasons the continent has never achieved its immense potential. The Banker's roundtable attempts to find out how this situation can be rectified and where the money will come from to fund it. Writer Charlie Corbett

Algeria

Oil revenues aid recovery

Algeria is working hard to recover from years of civil war. Its twin aims of social reconciliation and fiscal reform include restructure of the financial services sector. James Eedes reports on progress.

Angola

Reform key to future growth

The recent collapse in the price of oil accentuated the critical need for Angola to diversify its oil-dependent economy. Despite the fall in growth, however, the country has weathered the storm and must now focus on public sector reform. Writer Charlie Corbett

Botswana

Blemishes on Africa’s gem

Bank of Botswana governor Linah Mohohlo does not duck tough questions about the economy. James Eedes reports.

Cameroon

Africa’s new leaders: The next generation

Good news from Africa is often drowned out by a tide of negative reporting. The Banker aims to combat this by profiling the achievements of leading young Africans. Writer Charlie Corbett.

Cote d' Ivorie

The elephant stirs

Good times on the horizon: the Notre Dame de la Paix basilica in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire's capital city where hopes are high that the west African country's economy is on the upGood times on the horizon: the Notre Dame de la Paix basilica in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire's capital city where hopes are high that the west African country's economy is on the up

The optimism over Côte d'Ivoire's economic prospects is well placed. Despite continued political instability, inflation is being kept in check, the economy is growing and the restructuring of the country's debt has been widely praised. Writer Nick Kochan

Egypt

Era of optimism prevails in Egypt

High praise: Egypt's central bank has been lauded for its policies that have helped the country's banks survive the global recession in relative good healthHigh praise: Egypt's central bank has been lauded for its policies that have helped the country's banks survive the global recession in relative good health

Several years after a significant overhaul, Egypt's banking sector continues to show its promise in spite of the global financial crisis. Writer Daniel Maalo

Ghana

The oil boost is timely for Ghana

Fuelling prosperity: the Tema oil refinery near Ghana's capital, AccraFuelling prosperity: the Tema oil refinery near Ghana's capital, Accra

Ghana's entry into the club of African oil producers has placed its economy in the spotlight, with revenues from its up-and-coming oil industry expected to address the country's fiscal deficit. Writer Daniel Maalo

Kenya

Funding Africa's agrarian revolution

Five decades of neglect left Africa's agricultural sector in a parlous state, but last year's food crisis galvanised global opinion that something must be done - and soon - to transform the continent's vast potential into reality. Financing small farmers is the first step. Writer Charlie Corbett

Libya

Libya takes long view on sovereign wealth

Having had a lucky escape from the global turmoil, Libya’s investment authority is determined to follow a cautious, patient approach. Writer John Hamilton.

Malawi

Africa’s new leaders: The next generation

Good news from Africa is often drowned out by a tide of negative reporting. The Banker aims to combat this by profiling the achievements of leading young Africans. Writer Charlie Corbett.

Morocco

Salaheddine Mezouar

Salaheddine Mezouar, Minister of Economy and Finance for Morocco

Salaheddine Mezouar, Minister of Economy and Finance for Morocco

Morocco's minister of economy and finance spoke to The Banker about fiscal reform, his plans to invest in the country's infrastructure to further diversify its economy and his priorities for 2010. Writer Charlie Corbett

Mozambique

Africa’s new leaders: The next generation

Good news from Africa is often drowned out by a tide of negative reporting. The Banker aims to combat this by profiling the achievements of leading young Africans. Writer Charlie Corbett.

Nigeria

EIB's €240m props up Nigerian banks

Lamido Sanusi: welcomes EIB funding packageLamido Sanusi: welcomes EIB funding package

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €240m to three Nigerian banks for infrastructure projects, in a move that it is hoped will bolster confidence in the country's banking system.

Rwanda

Rwanda: A risk worth taking?

Top reformer: Rwandan president Paul Kagame at an East African Community conference in 2007. Rwanda joined the regional economic group earlier that yearTop reformer: Rwandan president Paul Kagame at an East African Community conference in 2007. Rwanda joined the regional economic group earlier that year

Recognised as the world's top reformer by the World Bank last year, and a member of the East African Community since 2007, the outlook is certainly promising for Rwanda. But the opportunities also come with a high probability for risk. Writer Peter Guest

South Africa

Reg Rage: South African banks in limbo

South Africa's authorities are hesitating over proposals to cut bank charges and open up the payments system to non-bank providers, causing frustration and paralysis. Writer Michael Imeson

Tanzania

Tanzania sets a small example

James Eedes reports from Dar es Salaam on the factors fuelling Tanzania’s recent vigorous growth.

Uganda

Tullow takes the fast route to Africa

Active in 23 countries, the UK’s Tullow Oil is now targeting the African market, a policy which took a huge leap  forward in January with its $1.5bn purchase of Heritage Oil’s Ugandan assets, the funds for which were raised by an accelerated bookbuild that was completed in just over a week.

Zambia

Zambia's fresh ambition

Rupiah Banda, the new president of ZambiaRupiah Banda, the new president of Zambia

Rupiah Banda, the new president of Zambia talks about his vision for transforming the southern African state's economy in the light of a severe economic downturn. Writer Charlie Corbett in Cape Town

Zimbabwe

Africa’s new leaders: The next generation

Good news from Africa is often drowned out by a tide of negative reporting. The Banker aims to combat this by profiling the achievements of leading young Africans. Writer Charlie Corbett.


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