Africa's Middle Class Growing, But For Many Unreachable

Publisher:
Voice of America
Publication Date:
30 January 2014
Tags:
Africa, Economy, Business and Finance

Africa's middle class is changing the face of the continent. High-priced merchandise, homes and expensive tastes for social events like weddings, is becoming the order of the day. But that lifestyle remains just a dream for many Africans just trying to survive. VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports.

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