November 2014
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Ghana’s economy: A cabinet full of bitter pills
There was clear relief when the Ghanaian currency, the cedi, eventually stopped its alarming slide in September but few are convinced that the economy, which has been limping badly, is on the mend.…
Poor quality mars Nigeria telecoms
On the face of it, all appears well in the Nigerian telecoms industry.…
Africa’s urban revolution
The pace of urbanisation in Africa is so rapid that the UN estimates that by 2030, some cities will grow by 50% and some will actually double in size.…
ICT in Africa: Focus now on broadband
Mobile broadband has become the fastest growing technology in human history, and is credited with particular potential in developing countries where the rate of adoption is phenomenal; however, experts insist universal connectivity can only be achieved in Africa through a combination of mobile and fixed line broadband as well as innovative internet technologies.…
Dancing with the Russian Bear
Has South Africa already entered into a $10bn nuclear deal with Russia?…
Angola: Constructing a new country
In 2002, Angola emerged from almost 30 years of internal conflict.…
Can M-Pesa travel outside Kenya?
Launched in 2007, the M-Pesa mobile money service – introduced by dominant mobile operator Safaricom – is used by 70% of Kenya’s adult population, and contributes 40% of the country’s GDP.…
ICT in Africa: The future is brighter
The telecommunications boom has truly arrived in Africa.…
ACET: A roadmap for transformation
The African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) is an economic policy institute that seeks to support Africa’s long term growth through transformation.…