Why evidence should guide the formalisation of African informal economies
The African informal economy social order is self-generated to ensure that the businesses survive and thrive, despite the harsh conditions characterising the informal economy.
By Charles Dhewa
Dec. 11, 2024
Africa will develop after getting rid of colonial remnants
Colonialism was not a one-season event that could be overcome by a one-off solution.
By Tapiwa Gomo
Jun. 12, 2023
African ministers of environment need to implement policies to stop plastic pollution
Pollution has adverse economic consequences. Investors shun places that are polluted. Employees get stressed in polluted areas and their absenteeism from work skyrockets as a result.
By Reinford Khumalo
Feb. 15, 2023
African mass food markets decolonising entrepreneurship
These markets operate 24 hours a day for the whole year, supporting millions of African populations as well as horizontal and vertical food and non-food industries.
By Charles Dhewa
Dec. 13, 2022
Deadly fiscal squeeze forces RBZ into caution... central bank plans US$6bn war chest to anchor stability
Local News
Jan. 16, 2026
AfDB redflags Zim over resource-backed loans... US$2,9 billion mortgaged between 2004 and 2019, bank claims
Local News
Jan. 16, 2026
Industries toy with bonds, stock markets to tackle ‘problematic’ VAT refunds
Local News
Jan. 16, 2026
