Jacob Zuma, South Africa's new president
Some of the world's most powerful leaders and investors met in Cape Town last month for the World Economic Forum. They discussed the impact of the global downturn on Africa and how the continent could use it as an opportunity to build a platform for growth. Writer Charlie Corbett in Cape Town
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July 7, 2009London bound / UK operations
April 7, 2009Despite a global downturn, low oil prices and the weakness of the naira, the lure of a London base is still of vital importance to Nigerian banks wanting to establish an international presence. Nick Kochan reports
A long friendship
April 7, 2009As the Central Bank of Nigeria celebrates 50 years of existence, banker Anthony RP Williams, who has worked in Africa and Nigeria for almost the same length of time, reflects on the country's past and his experiences with the central bank.
Confidence in PPP financing prevails
April 7, 2009Despite problems in credit markets, financiers appear committed to supporting the many improvements required in Nigeria's infrastructure sector, write Kevin Godier and Jon Marks.
Delta interest remains strong
April 7, 2009Headlines on the exploits of Niger Delta militants often drown out positive news from the industry, where major companies will bring a number of big new oil and gas schemes on stream in the next few years, writes Jon Marks.
To bail or not to bail?
April 7, 2009The Nigerian government is coming under increasing pressure to bail out the country's ailing bank sector, but many claim that the banks are resilient enough to survive the crisis without state support, which could do more harm than good. Charlie Corbett reports from Lagos.
Reasons to be cheerful
April 7, 2009A collapsed stock market and a plummeting oil price would normally be good reason for investors to steer clear of Nigeria. But the country is weathering the financial storm and its reformed bank sector, while unsteady, looks set to survive the crisis intact. Charlie Corbett reports from Lagos.
Ezra Suruma
April 7, 2009Uganda's government is pinning its hopes on an expansion in the agriculture sector, a boost in exports to its neighbours and a take-off in infrastructure projects as it attempts to avoid the worst effects of the global downturn, says the country's finance minister. Writer Peter Guest
Ahmed El houssieny
March 10, 2009The managing director of Cairo based Citadel Capital talks to The Banker about opportunities in the region and the impact of the economic crisis on Egypt’s financial sector. Writer Charlie Corbett.
Egypt faces the acid test
March 10, 2009Extensive reform means Egypt’s banks are better placed to face global economic turmoil than ever before, but the fragile, export-driven economy will be hit hard and the bank sector is not immune to the consequences. Writer Charlie Corbett in Cairo.