Tag African Economy

Africa’s industrial revolution will not be imported: Why the continent must build what it wants to trade

Across Africa, a new economic conversation is taking shape. The question is no longer whether the continent should trade more, but whether it can build the industrial capacity required to produce, compete and capture greater value from its own resources.…

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Africa’s housing bank is growing. But is Africa’s housing crisis getting smaller?

Across Africa’s rapidly urbanizing economies, housing remains one of the most persistent development challenges. Cities are expanding at a pace that continues to outstrip infrastructure and housing delivery. In this environment, Shelter Afrique Development Bank’s 2025 financial performance presents a…

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