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Finding promise and consistency in turbulent times: lessons from the EU
The first quarter of 2016 has proven grim for a number of leading markets, most starkly for the European Union. A year ago, the…
3 ways China’s slowdown yields opportunities for Africa
Any economic news out of China makes waves in markets around the world, particularly when it’s bad. Last year’s slowdown prompted furrowed brows across…
Changing climates, changing fortunes: what African elections mean for investors
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African economic slump reveals hot spots ripe for investment
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3 ways investors can navigate Africa’s mobile markets
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3 African countries that show investment promise as global tech hubs
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4 reasons investors should seriously look to Africa for tech
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Africa’s the new China — here’s why investors should care
Apart from the fact that one is a continent and the other a country, Africa is the new China. This seems like an odd…
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