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Africa's Economies Set to Grow Up to Six Percent

There is widespread sentiment that Africa can expect a growth rate of between 5.5 and six percent in 2012, says "This is Africa".

Africa: Continent's Growth Rate Projected at 5.5-6 Percent for 2012

This is Africa, 5 January 2012

The International Monetary Fund's most recent forecast for sub-Saharan Africa anticipates average growth of 5.5 percent in 2012. These projections are in line with the expectations… Read more »
Africa: Where to Invest in 2012

TradeInvest, 12 January 2012

2012 could be a good year for local companies that have solid business strategies in their respective markets. Funmi Akinluyi, Investment Director of Sub-Saharan Equities, Silk… Read more »

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The Economist's Africa

Blog: Africa is a Country, Mon 12 Dec, 03:30 pm 2011

In May 2000 The Economist ran a cover story: "Africa. The Hopeless Continent." People talked about it for a while afterward. It spawned countless ... read more »

Africa: Tapping Into Growth

This is Africa, 15 November 2011

Surging demand is fast turning Africa into a major growth region for the world's biggest brewing companies. Read more »
Africa: London Stock Exchange Boss Bullish on Africa

This is Africa, 15 November 2011

"Africa always knew its potential, but now, for the first time, I think Africa has confidence in itself because it has seen the beginning of a much faster and independent path… Read more »
Africa: African Growth - a Cautionary Note

This is Africa, 15 November 2011

Africa's economic performance in recent years has attracted much attention, suggesting the continent has overcome the "lost decades" of the 1980s and 1990s, which bred far-reaching… Read more »