Long the country’s Achilles heel, the electricity sector in Nigeria took another step forward in late May, when an increase in end-user tariffs was announced. Though the rise in prices prompted...
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Economic Update | Nigeria’s electricity sector raises end-user tariffs ahead of September audit
25 Jun 2014
Economic Update | Initial public offering to boost Kenya’s capital markets
25 Jun 2014
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is set to demutualise in the coming months and sell equity in an initial public offering, an important step in Kenya’s plan to grow its financial sector. The...
Economic Update | South Africa’s auto sector on track for growth
20 Jun 2014
Rising demand for both private and commercial vehicles should put South Africa’s automotive industry on course to post full-year growth, with a recent rally helping to compensate for flat sales at...
Economic Update | Confronting gold mining challenges in Ghana
20 Jun 2014
Although lower prices and higher costs are a concern for Ghana’s mining industry, the Mining Commission’s re-evaluation of prospecting licences could add some momentum and set the scene for a welcome...
Economic Update | Banks see opportunities in Egypt despite uncertainty
18 Jun 2014
Egypt’s banking sector, which was impacted by the instability of the past few years, is beginning to see increased momentum, with the formal launch of an Emirati-owned bank and modest upgrades in...
Economic Update | Competition set to rise in Egypt’s telecoms industry
17 Jun 2014
A new licence system governing Egypt’s fiercely competitive telecoms sector is expected to be rolled out within weeks, paving the way for mobile and fixed-line operators to vie for each other’s...
