Africa’s winning trifecta: people, rocks and soil
South Africa’s B20 presidency is the continent’s moment on the global economic stage — an opportunity we must seize
23 February 2025 - 00:00
Africa has long been seen as a continent of untapped potential, yet its economic growth has not kept pace with regions such as Southeast Asia. The narrative often focuses on what Africa could be, without fully reflecting on the progress that has been made or the work still needed to accelerate the pace of growth. ..
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