South Africa's economic output plunged in the second quarter, recording its largest contraction ever as a strict lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus shut down most activity, data showed on ...

The good news is that the first 20 years of the millennium saw overall increases in economic freedom around the world—with continuous improvement through the second decade. The bad news is that not ...

The World Bank (WB) has warned African states against issuing Eurobonds to refinance maturing bonds and commercial loans ...

Ghana, like much of the world, has endured the devastating shocks of COVID-19 and faced the looming threat of Ebola. Lives were lost, businesses collapsed, poverty deepened, and fiscal resilience was ...

South Africa’s coronavirus-induced lockdown has left its mark on companies ... Companies that maintain consistent communication with customers during a crisis have a better chance of bouncing back ...

Ernest Ndukwe, chairman of MTN Nigeria, says the telecommunications sector has become Africa’s “invisible infrastructure,” powering trade, innovation, and financial inclusion across the continent.

ABB (ABBN.S) saw improving market conditions during its fourth quarter although uncertainties had also increased with the ...

That line came amid indications from senior IMF and World Bank officials that the emphasis was now on countries "growing ...

The world economy has proven more resilient than expected despite acute strains from multiple shocks, the head of the ...

Gambling is now one of South Africa’s fastest-growing entertainment sectors, driving a record $80 billion in turnover during ...