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    • Tuesday, 2 August, 2022
      South African economy
      South Africa hopes private sector can help end Eskom power crisis

      Renewable energy procurement will be increased under plan announced by president Cyril Ramaphosa

    • Thursday, 28 July, 2022
      David Pilling
      What Bangladesh can teach others about development

      Despite the country’s current financial difficulties, nations in Africa can learn from its rapid progress

    • Monday, 25 July, 2022
      South African economy
      South Africa to open up power generation to tackle energy crisis

      Ramaphosa will seek private sector help and more renewable sources to deal with supply issues at state utility Eskom

    • Thursday, 21 July, 2022
      South African economy
      South Africa announces biggest interest rate rise in nearly 20 years

      The central bank increases cost of borrowing by three-quarters of a percentage point to tackle rising inflation

    • Tuesday, 19 July, 2022
      DR Congo
      Congo expands oil auction round after west’s crude production push

      Country plans to increase number of exploration blocks out to tender from 16 to 27

    • Sunday, 10 July, 2022
      David Pilling
      Calls for a just energy transition in Africa carry echoes of elite panic

      Poor nations are right to point out the hypocrisy of demands they abandon fossil fuels — but its benefits must help their people

    • Tuesday, 28 June, 2022
      Chinese economy
      China’s pivotal role under scrutiny as Zambia seeks debt relief

      Restructuring closely watched by other countries for signs of how Beijing will respond to defaults

    • Thursday, 23 June, 2022
      News in-depth
      ‘People are hungry’: food crisis starts to bite across Africa

      Signs of inflation-linked unrest are emerging, aid agencies warn

    • Thursday, 23 June, 2022
      FT News Briefing podcast9 min listen
      Can all of Africa get access to electricity?

      Moscow says Ukrainian drone attack starts fire at oil refinery

    • Monday, 20 June, 2022
      Interview
      Africa needs $25bn a year of investment to boost energy provision, says IEA chief

      Focus on renewables and natural gas would charge up continent’s economic development, says Fatih Birol

    • Monday, 20 June, 2022
      News in-depthEthiopia
      After the war ends, can Ethiopia’s economic ‘miracle’ get back on track?

      Until the conflict, Africa’s second-most populous country had been regarded as one of its most promising economies

    • Friday, 17 June, 2022
      Person in the News
      Paul Kagame, a man ready to make himself useful to the west

      Rwanda’s president claims to have overseen an economic miracle, but critics question his human rights record

    • Thursday, 16 June, 2022
      Mining
      Angola seizes stake in diamond miner

      Move marks waning of Chinese influence in southern African nation

    • Monday, 6 June, 2022
      African companies
      African payments company makes rare purchase of US fintech

      Deal by MFS Africa is further evolution of continent’s rapidly growing fintech scene

    • Monday, 6 June, 2022
      News in-depth
      Fuel shortages across Africa hit motorists, airlines and radio stations

      Continent’s lack of refining capacity compounds effect of turmoil in international markets

    • Friday, 3 June, 2022
      FT News Briefing podcast11 min listen
      Can Africa grow without fossil fuels?

      Global investors are returning to China’s stock markets after a big sell-off earlier this year

    • Thursday, 2 June, 2022
      David Pilling
      Trouble ahead as the world food crisis starts to bite

      Instead of focusing on domestic yields, too many governments have sought to placate restless populations with imports

    • Wednesday, 1 June, 2022
      The Big Read
      Can Africa grow without fossil fuels?

      As the developed world demands emissions cuts, the continent’s leaders are asking whether it is possible to industrialise on green energy alone

    • Thursday, 26 May, 2022
      Special Report
      Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies

      The first FT ranking of African companies by growth in revenue, compiled with data company Statista. Plus: digitising informal trade and agriculture; success stories invite investment; banking on the unbanked; solar power shines; will co-working work on the continent?

    • Thursday, 26 May, 2022
      Special ReportAfrica’s Fastest Growing Companies
      African growth promise tempts investors

      Ranking of continent’s fastest growing companies highlights how success attracts interest

    • Thursday, 26 May, 2022
      Special ReportAfrica’s Fastest Growing Companies
      Technology drives change through Africa’s food chain

      Businesses are using digital tools and best practice to transform the agriculture sector

    • Thursday, 26 May, 2022
      Special ReportAfrica’s Fastest Growing Companies
      Nigerian banks tap pent-up demand for retail services

      Technology is helping to overcome concerns about potential customers’ creditworthiness

    • Wednesday, 11 May, 2022
      LexTelecoms
      Airtel Africa: underserved Nigeria is an opportunity for mobile payments Premium content

      Telecoms group is not without competition but digital banking shows great potential to boost revenues

    • Tuesday, 10 May, 2022
      News in-depthSouth African economy
      Flash floods in ‘gateway’ port Durban add to South Africa’s economic woes

      Worst deluges in decades highlight crumbling infrastructure and exacerbate delays at flagship terminal

    • Friday, 1 April, 2022
      Special Report
      Investing in Mauritius

      The island has worked hard to repair its Covid-damaged economy, especially tourism. We look into its status as an offshore centre, the ecological impact of a 2020 oil spill, new tax laws, manufacturing, and the Chagos islanders’ half century of exile

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