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‘Beating down’ food prices in Nigeria

‘Beating down’ food prices in Nigeria

As well as chicken in South Africa and more
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Cocoa producers in Ivory Coast don’t like what they see

Cocoa producers in Ivory Coast don’t like what they see

And more trending news
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South Africa is looking for a post-Brexit deal with the UK

South Africa is looking for a post-Brexit deal with the UK

And in corporate news: big buy-outs
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Raising money is getting tough for Africa

Raising money is getting tough for Africa

Debt and debt sustainability has become a common theme in regards to Africa in recent times. In times past, countries across the continent…
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It is somewhat of a mystery why Egypt’s foreign exchange reserves are increasing

It is somewhat of a mystery why Egypt’s foreign exchange reserves a...

And: buying military hardware in Kenya, among other stories
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Could we see the end of duty free imports to the U.S. from African states under Trump?

Could we see the end of duty free imports to the U.S. from African ...

Will, now President, Trump really push for a repeal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act? Few countries have been able to take…
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Teaching an old dog new tricks

Teaching an old dog new tricks

On diversifying Africa’s economies
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Critical support for Nigeria’s MSMEs and setting the record straight

Critical support for Nigeria’s MSMEs and setting the record straight

Here’s what’s trending…
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Let’s go on a borrowing spree, shall we?

Let’s go on a borrowing spree, shall we?

In other market news: Rand is off to a running start in 2017
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Insights and anlaysis
Africa going nuclear

Africa going nuclear

Can African states turn their nuclear power ambitions into reality?
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Electricity supply in Nigeria is in a woeful state

Electricity supply in Nigeria is in a woeful state

“Power is the single most critical agenda we should address as a nation”, says Tony Elumelu, chairman of Transcorp.
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The coming banking boom in Côte d’Ivoire

The coming banking boom in Côte d’Ivoire

Ivory Coast could double the size of its economy every decade, according to the IMF.
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Cashing in on Africa’s growing household consumption

Cashing in on Africa’s growing household consumption

Africa’s supermarkets — a sure bet?
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Private equity is on the rise in East Africa

Private equity is on the rise in East Africa

#DailyNugget: There were 167 PE deals worth $1.4Bn in East Africa between 2010 and H1 2016
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Small businesses in Nigeria had a tough 2016. What will 2017 look like?

Small businesses in Nigeria had a tough 2016. What will 2017 look like?

#DailyNugget: SMEs collectively contribute as much as 50% of GDP and 25% of jobs in Nigeria
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