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Renewable energy procurement will be increased under plan announced by president Cyril Ramaphosa
Despite the country’s current financial difficulties, nations in Africa can learn from its rapid progress
Ramaphosa will seek private sector help and more renewable sources to deal with supply issues at state utility Eskom
The central bank increases cost of borrowing by three-quarters of a percentage point to tackle rising inflation
Country plans to increase number of exploration blocks out to tender from 16 to 27
Poor nations are right to point out the hypocrisy of demands they abandon fossil fuels — but its benefits must help their people
Restructuring closely watched by other countries for signs of how Beijing will respond to defaults
Signs of inflation-linked unrest are emerging, aid agencies warn
Moscow says Ukrainian drone attack starts fire at oil refinery
Focus on renewables and natural gas would charge up continent’s economic development, says Fatih Birol
Until the conflict, Africa’s second-most populous country had been regarded as one of its most promising economies
Rwanda’s president claims to have overseen an economic miracle, but critics question his human rights record
Move marks waning of Chinese influence in southern African nation
Deal by MFS Africa is further evolution of continent’s rapidly growing fintech scene
Continent’s lack of refining capacity compounds effect of turmoil in international markets
Global investors are returning to China’s stock markets after a big sell-off earlier this year
Instead of focusing on domestic yields, too many governments have sought to placate restless populations with imports
As the developed world demands emissions cuts, the continent’s leaders are asking whether it is possible to industrialise on green energy alone
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?
Ranking of continent’s fastest growing companies highlights how success attracts interest
Businesses are using digital tools and best practice to transform the agriculture sector
Technology is helping to overcome concerns about potential customers’ creditworthiness
Telecoms group is not without competition but digital banking shows great potential to boost revenues
Worst deluges in decades highlight crumbling infrastructure and exacerbate delays at flagship terminal
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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