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African economies - bowed but not broken.		Oct 1, 2009	1456
How to improve Africa's trade performance.		Jul 1, 2009	1513
Aid flows to Africa under threat as world recession bites: since the 2002 Monterey Consensus, global aid to developing countries has been rising, but the severity of Western governments' financial woes could put a brake on future Official Development Assistance (ODA) flows, otherwise known as aid.		Jun 1, 2009	1445
African currency slide may not be a bad thing; The fallout from the global economic crisis takes all sorts of forms and shapes. Although Africa has been spared the worst of the financial meltdown trauma, its currencies have been sliding against the dollar. In some ways, this enforced depreciation may benefit Africa by boosting exports and reducing imports.		Apr 1, 2009	1369
What can Africa expect from Obama's recession-hit America? Expectations are running high over a new era of closer US-African political and commercial ties under president Barack Obama's tenure, because of his Kenyan roots. However, given the state of the US economy and other urgent priorities, there is unlikely to be much appetite in Washington for increased participation in Africa.		Mar 1, 2009	1296
African softs likely to withstand economic downturn; The agricultural sector may escape the worst of the global economic crisis. There is little evidence that consumers in developed and emerging countries are cutting back on coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, maize, rice and Soya bean consumption, or will do so in the near term.		Mar 1, 2009	2990
Surviving the cold winds of a global storm: the current economic crisis is in a league of its own and few markets, emerging and frontier, will escape the consequences unscathed. But there is light at the end of the tunnel and the future may even become sounder.		Jan 1, 2009	1520
Looking beyond the storm: the current economic crisis is in a league of its own and few markets, emerging and frontier, will escape the consequences unscathed. But there is light at the end of the tunnel and the future may even become sounder.		Dec 1, 2008	1539
Private equity flocking to Africa; The growth of private equity funds in Africa is now on a par with Latin America and Russia and is expected to triple in size over the medium term, making it the fastest-growing asset class. Why has Africa suddenly become a magnet for international funds?		Nov 1, 2008	1437
A world class industry in the making.	Industry overview	Oct 1, 2008	2520
Developing capabilities and capacities in African LDCs: a strategy of accessing international knowledge pools and pursuing deep and rapid trade and investment liberalisation will only suceed if Africa makes technical progress, an important report states.	Report	Aug 1, 2008	1428
Diversity is the key: diversity is the key to improving Africa's export capability. After six decades of losing market share, Africa actually increased its share of world trade in 2006. This begs the question whether recent trade expansion is sustainable?		Jul 1, 2008	1476
Africa can tough out credit crisis: many of the world's developed economies are being dragged down by the turmoil on the US financial markets. Can the African region remain insulated from the spreading crisis?		Jun 1, 2008	1589
Tea prices boil in wake of Kenya turmoil: political unrest, among other factors, has sent the price of the commodity sky high. Other African softs are also enjoying buoyant prices as Moin Siddiqi reports.		Apr 1, 2008	1156
Does foreign aid work for Africa? Over the past few years, capital inflows to Africa, from a variety of sources, have increased considerably. One of these sources, official aid, has tripled since 2000; but is this sufficient to achieve the millennium Development Goals by 2015?	Statistical data	Apr 1, 2008	1502
Prices remain firm for softs.		Mar 1, 2008	2699
Cheerful gold prospects.		Feb 1, 2008	1578
Runaway oil prices--the causes: crude oil prices have more than quadrupled since 2002 and until recently were within a whisper of the magical $100 a barrel mark. What factors are fuelling this remorseless surge and how will African businesses and consumers be affected?		Jan 1, 2008	1467
The global remittances boom: billions pour into Africa.		Jan 1, 2008	2285
Africa's health 'on the mend': Africa's political and economic landscape is improving steadily according to a number of external reports on the continent's health. However, the same reports often display a reluctance to acknowledge Africa's successes.		Dec 1, 2007	1611
An excellent year for African banks.	Industry overview	Oct 1, 2007	1681
The sub-prime debacle--should we worry? The US sub-prime mortgage debacle has already incurred losses of around $100bn but the fallout is far from over. Has the contagion spread to Africa?		Oct 1, 2007	726
Hedging your bets: what do the terms 'hedging', 'put option' and 'call option' actually mean? How do these sophisticated financial instruments work? What are the risks and benefits involved? This month's View from the City explains some of the financial world's more complex instruments.		Aug 1, 2007	1618
Industrialisation cannot wait.		Jul 1, 2007	1503
Copper is the star as Africa enjoys price boom: the exceptionally high prices of commodities, particularly those of industrial metals, which leapt by over 50% last year, will help Africa nudge past 6% growth this year. The trend is likely to continue for the next couple of years, driven mainly by strong demand from China. Moin Siddiqi reports.		Jul 1, 2007	3083
Private capital better than aid: there is little to show for the more than $320bn of aid committed to Africa since the 1970s but the story is very different for private capital. It stimulates local economies, creates knowledge and transfers skills. Africa, urges our columnist, should seek out more private investment capital.		May 1, 2007	1598
Global investors betting on a resurgent Nigeria: Africans countries have shown remarkable resilience over the past year, with most achieving positive growth figures. Higher oil and commodity prices, coupled with greater foreign exchange inflows, have sustained growth and are likely to continue doing so over this year.		Apr 1, 2007	1561
Cocoa, coffee, sugar prices move up, tea declines: Moin Siddiqi presents his annual review of Africa's soft commodities, focusing on cocoa, coffee, sugar and tea. Prices have generally tended to move upwards, except in the case of tea in which chronic oversupply is driving down earnings.		Apr 1, 2007	2620
Commodity windfalls spur African economic growth: Africans countries have shown remarkable resilience over the past year, with most achieving positive growth figures. Higher oil and commodity prices, coupled with greater foreign exchange inflows, have sustained growth and are likely to continue doing so over this year.		Mar 1, 2007	1542
African markets pack a punch: African stock markets may be small in global terms, but they make up in performance what they lack in size. African markets, termed 'the last frontier' have plenty to offer investors who have not lost their sense of adventure.		Feb 1, 2007	1553
Gold tops glittering pile: when the world is feeling rich, it buys gold and other precious metals--mostly from Africa. The last year has been excellent for African producers, writes Moin Siddiqi in his annual review of Precious Group Metals.	Industry overview	Feb 1, 2007	2683
African currencies stay steady as dollar plunges: the rapidly-sinking dollar is bad news for Africa's exporters as most commodities, including oil are designated in dollar terms. On the other hand, African currencies are now far more stable than they have been over the past decade.		Jan 1, 2007	1539
'Doing business' climate improving--slowly: the only way for African economies to grow is by expanding the business base in each country; yet, some African countries seem to be doing their best to make it as difficult as possible to do business within their borders. However, as the IFC's recent Doing Business 2007 report shows, improvements are taking place in some countries.		Dec 1, 2006	1561
Africa's top 100 banks.	Company rankings	Nov 1, 2006	2171
A world-class financial sector in the making.		Nov 1, 2006	3742
Crunch time for world trade deal: once again the developing countries have failed to convince the rich nations to play fair in world trade. The Doha Treaty, which would reduce poverty in the developing world while keeping the rich wealthy, has been shuttling backwards and forwards with no agreement in sight. The implications of a stalemate are serious.		Oct 1, 2006	1501
Softs enjoy firm prices: the price of soft commodities such as tea and coffee has also benefited from the general boom in commodity prices brought about by increased demand and fairly static supply. Moin Siddiqi's annual review follows.		Jul 1, 2006	2582
How free is your economy? The Index of Economic Freedom (IEF) published annually by the US-based Heritage Foundation and the World Street Journal ranks countries in terms of how free from state interventions their economies are. Africa has been doing better than most over the past five years.		Jun 1, 2006	1593
A single African currency in our time? The goal of a single market underpinned by a common African currency remains an ultimate objective of African unity. But wishing for a common African currency and achieving it are two very different things. Moin Siddiqi looks at the benefits and pitfalls of a common currency.		May 1, 2006	2694
Prices rise as demand soars: base metals such as copper and steel are fetching some of the highest prices in recent history as demand outstrips supply and inventories run low. The conditions are right for a wave of new mining investments across mineral-rich Africa. Moin Siddiqi reports.		Apr 1, 2006	2633
Dawn of a new economic order? The Western dominance of the world's economy is being challenged by a small but powerful collection of emerging markets led by China, Brazil and India. The economic map of the world in 50 years' time, says our columnist, will be very different from what it is today.		Apr 1, 2006	1441
Is Africa a poor trader? Just why is Africa's international--and internal--trade at such a dismally low level? Is market access the problem or is it what we take (or don't take) to market that is the real culprit?		Mar 1, 2006	1511
South Africa--the post-apartheid economic miracle: the South African economy, which just before the end of the apartheid regime was ailing badly, has astonished the world with its robust growth over the past decade. This has been done against a background of greater challenge than faced by the former regime.		Feb 1, 2006	1504
Sell dollars, buy euros and yen! The New Year brings added cheer for the dollar bulls. But will the dollar's renewed strength represents a long-term recovery or a bear market rally? Should you hold on to your dollars or sell them?		Jan 1, 2006	1497
Gold hits the heights: there's a distinctly bullish sentiment in the precious metals' markets driven by renewed economic growth and strong buying in the main consuming regions, principally the US, the European Union, Asia and the Middle East. Moin Siddiqi analyses the trends.		Jan 1, 2006	2274
Free trade is key to poverty reduction: a decisive WTO ministerial meeting in Hong Kong could help set the medium-term agenda for improving welfare and growth prospects of developing countries, especially low-income ones argues Moin Siddiqi.		Dec 1, 2005	1797
G8 pledges: old wine in a new bottle? The Gleneagles G8 Summit in July pledged a major increase in aid to Africa and the removal of trade-distorting tariffs against African exports. Is this a real change in policy or merely yet more rhetoric?		Nov 1, 2005	1587
Rising oil prices alarm African importers: the price of oil has rocketed this year due to a number of causes and is believed to be heading towards the $100 a barrel mark. The impact on Africa and other developing regions could be severe.		Oct 1, 2005	1609
Hard prices for African softs: there has been an upturn in commodity prices since 2002 reflecting robust demand and supply-side capacity constraints in producing countries. Last year, agricultural commodities registered a 10.5% annual increase, and the outlook for this season, according to Moin Siddiqi, is equally healthy.		Aug 1, 2005	2341
Volatility is the enemy: economic, social and political volatility are the enemies of growth as a new report from the IMF sets out to prove. And Africa is the most volatile region of all. Can something be done about this negative trend?		Jul 1, 2005	1397
Major African currencies in good shape: African currencies, once known as 'yo-yo money' for their volatility, have by and large now stabilised. This both reflects and supports strong economic growth on a continental base.		Jun 1, 2005	1553
Attention turns to debt capital as source of finance: a few African countries (excluding S Africa) have taken the first steps to encourage the creation of debt capital markets though the issuing of bonds. Moin Siddiqi explains what these securities are and how the system works.		May 1, 2005	1359
China's economic surge boosts prices: the phenomenal economic boom in China has been sucking in metals from all sources, creating supply deficits and raising prices. The short-term future for Africa's metal producers is brighter than it has been for quite a while. Moin Siddiqi reports.		Apr 1, 2005	2148
African bourses: top performances reveal hidden potential; African bourses, shielded from the sort of global turbulence that has affected more mature stock exchanges, have performed exceptionally well. But, Moin Siddiqi says, South Africa apart, there is still plenty of room to improve.		Feb 1, 2005	1584
What will four more years of Bush mean for the world? If nothing else, last November's US presidential election proved that a skilful politician, equipped with a sufficiently large campaign budget, can be re-elected despite a dismal economic performance.		Jan 1, 2005	1642
A bright future for precious metals: the West's continuing economic growth represents good news for Africa's precious metal miners and gemstone producers who can anticipate buoyant markets for their products. Moin Siddiqi reports.	Industry Overview	Jan 1, 2005	1772
The private sector holds the key to prosperity: a well-regulated and open market economy is a powerful engine for growth and poverty alleviation in the developing world. But bureaucratic and other hurdles are getting in the way. Is there a way out?		Dec 1, 2004	1411
Nigeria banking reforms gain a new impetus: until quite recently, Nigeria, Africa's second biggest banking market after South Africa, was largely an undisciplined, poorly regulated mess. The turnaround began some five years ago when the Central Bank started imposing order. As Moin Siddiqi reports, the weeding and clearing is gathering pace as Basle 2 Accords loom ever closer.		Dec 1, 2004	1457
End for S African forex controls in sight: the issue of foreign exchange controls in South Africa is guaranteed to raise voices and tempers on both sides of the equation--with some swearing by the 'big bang' approach and others warning of the dire consequences of such a move. Moin Siddiqi explains what is at stake.		Nov 1, 2004	1545
Softs enjoy demand surge: currently, supply and demand fundamentals for agricultural commodities are broadly favourable to farmers in the developing world. Moin Siddiqi forecasts how world markets for Africa's agricultural commodities might move over the coming months.		Oct 1, 2004	2209
No real will to attack global poverty: despite all the pious words emanating from Western leaders, there is little or no real commitment to help solve the problems of the developing world. The gap between the rich and poor is growing wider--leading to a more unstable world.		Aug 1, 2004	1558
African currencies show resilience: one of the most surprising aspects of international finance has been the resilience of African currencies despite global foreign exchange volatility.		Jul 1, 2004	1636
Booming Asian growth lifts prices: Africa's metal producers can expect another good year, with stronger global demand leading to high prices. This analysis is by Moin Siddiqi.		May 1, 2004	2095
Oil jitters shake industry: sharp fluctuations in the price of petroleum--the world's most actively traded commodity--have a significant impact upon global trade and importing-countries' trade balances. Is the price of oil about to go through the roof again?		May 1, 2004	1688
New Year blues for the US dollar: the dollars' decline against major international currencies has so far been orderly and has caused few worries in the US. Others however, worry that a cheaper dollar could hit the world's economic growth.		Feb 1, 2004	1765
Robust outlook for African crops.		Feb 1, 2004	2309
South Africa shines bright.		Jan 1, 2004	1648
Investors drool over platinum: platinum, one of Africa's most precious metals, is the star of the year as far as investors are concerned. But can Ordinary Joe get his hands on any of the windfall profits expected?		Dec 1, 2003	1374
Banking on Africa.		Oct 1, 2003	1087
Hypocrisy over aid: despite high-flown phrases about the need to help Africa escape from the poverty trap, Western government policies are ensuring that Africa remains underdeveloped.		Aug 1, 2003	1595
Agricultural prices stabilise: this year, thanks to a strengthening global economy, demand for non-fuel commodities has strenthened--but higher production has left prices reasonably stable.		Aug 1, 2003	1608
Is a common currency for West Africa feasible? (View from the City).		Jul 1, 2003	1538
What does the future hold for global investors? Doubts still remain over the economic fallout from the US led invasion of Iraq. While oil prices have fallen, the prospect for global growth is uncertain. (View From the City).		Jun 1, 2003	1511
The outlook for base metals: the price of industrial metals will depend on the pace of global economic growth, particularly in the OECD and Asia-Pacific regions. (Commodities).		Jun 1, 2003	1522
African currencies gain over the dollar. (View from the City).		May 1, 2003	1690
Pressure mounts on dollar. (View From the City).		Apr 1, 2003	1639
A brighter outlook for 2003. (Commodities).		Apr 1, 2003	2262
Africa untainted by weak global recovery. (View from the City).		Jan 1, 2003	1588
A little kindness goes a long way. (View from the City).		Nov 1, 2002	1145
SA economy now solid gold. (View from the City).		Oct 1, 2002	1718
End of the dollar's mighty reign? (View from the City).	Statistical Data Included	Sep 1, 2002	1478
White-knuckle investment. (View from the City).		Jul 1, 2002	1368
Poverty is the root of terror. (View from the City).		Jun 1, 2002	1439
The riddle of the rand. (View from the City).	Column	May 1, 2002	1595
Is America sneezing? (View from the City).		Mar 1, 2002	938
Africa's bouncing bourses. (View from the City).	Brief Article	Feb 1, 2002	1460
Don't neglect Africa. (View from the city).	Brief Article	Dec 1, 2001	1437
SA economy shines in the gloom.		Oct 1, 2001	1226
Africa hanging in there.		Sep 1, 2001	1400
The paradox of emerging markets.		Jul 1, 2001	1022
US downturns hits Asian Tigers.	Brief Article	Jun 1, 2001	725
How the dollar affects Africa.		May 1, 2001	1562
The art of investing.	Brief Article	Apr 1, 2001	979
Keep faith with the dollar.	Statistical Data Included	Mar 1, 2001	1008
Watch out, the US is sneezing!	Brief Article	Feb 1, 2001	979
Luring the investor.		Jan 1, 2001	1369
SA hit by external factors.	Statistical Data Included	Dec 1, 2000	1454
Why oil has become so expensive.		Nov 1, 2000	1397
SA hit by external factors.		Nov 1, 2000	1081
How Asia rose from the dead.	Brief Article	Oct 1, 2000	828