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Inequality rises in resource rich countries: Africa Progress Panel

The APP highlights shady corporate practice as inequality in resource rich countries shows little sign of budging

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Africa's bond rush: Handle with care

African governments must use bond revenues to address critical growth constraints, while global conditions are in their favour.

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South African government to re-think black empowerment programme

South Africa's government wants to expand the black empowerment programme and crack down on company's avoidance tricks.

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Sun starts shining on South African renewables

Africa's biggest economy has long promised a change to its carbon-intensive energy mix. A successful tender process is making that dream a reality.

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Tackling Africa’s real governance and growth gaps

Ease of business reforms are all the rage among African policy makers and donors.

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Sustainable business: Taking Africa to the next level

Improved performance in environmental, social and corporate governance gives companies a competitive edge, argues Georg Kell

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Zimbabwe: Confusion reigns on indigenisation

Uncertainty around Zimbabwe’s indigenisation law might be a greater deterrent to investment than the law itself.

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Sharing spoils, or spoiling shares?

Confronted with resource nationalism, responsible business practices will offset risks.

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Fundamo CEO: Evolving Africa's financial services

Mobile phones bring financial services to millions across Africa.

Mahnaz Malik
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South-South investment treaties: Governments beware

As African countries are courted by new partners, governments should scrutinise investment treaties, writes Mahnaz Malik

For the launch of This Is Africa's agribusiness special report this June, our senior reporter speaks to Usha Rao-Monari, director of the Sustainable Business Advisory department at the International Finance Corporation

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