Could the future of Africa be the private sector?

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“What Africa needs right now is to create money” – Nohemie Mawaka,
Founder of Lubembo Corp.

11 Dec 2025 English South Africa Business · Investing

Can Africa pull off its own economic miracle?

Mickale Vogel of the African Finance Corporation says domestic capital pools are growing but are still fragmented along national lines presenting a barrier that must be addressed.

14 May 23 min

Global growth cools, delivering cold economic comfort for Africa

Kearabilwe Nonyana of PrimeXBT weighs in on the threat to remittances, living standards and food security, with the continent being more exposed to global shocks.

23 Apr 21 min

The case for localisation in South Africa’s retail sector

More can be done to protect the sector from cheap imports

9 Apr 26 min

The 'petro-dollar' and why Africa must boost its energy refining capacity

In the wake of the Middle East conflict, could US dollar hegemony be under threat? University of Johannesburg Professor Patrick Bond weigh in …

19 Mar 23 min

How DHL plans to spend R5.8bn in sub-Saharan Africa

Hennie Heymans, CEO of DHL Sub-Saharan Africa, breaks down the investment.

5 Mar 17 min