The Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) Single Currency Programme, expected to become a reality in 2020, must not be postponed again
Economy
Focus on Africa’s private sector, says philanthropist Tony Elumelu

Tony Elumelu spoke about the significance of Africapitalism, and how it could positively impact the African economy. (Image source: OECD Development Centre/Flickr)
A dedicated focus on Africa’s private sector would provide the much-needed economic boost to the continent, said African businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu
FDI values in Africa hit five year high

Rising urbanization across Africa has driven economic growth in the continent. (Image source: Bill Kret)
The 2015 Africa attractiveness survey conducted by Ernst and Young (EY) revealed that foreign direct investment (FDI) into Africa reached US$128bn, up 136 per cent in 2014
AfDB to launch African Economic Outlook 2015

Daniel Kablan Duncan, Prime Minister, Republic of Côte dIvoire will launched the African Economic Outlook 2015 report alongside other officials. (Image source: Amanda Lucidon-White House)
The African Development Bank (AfDB) together with the OECD Development Centre and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will release the African Economic Outlook 2015 report
Kenya’s economy set for growth

Increased consumption as a result of low oil prices is a contributing factor to the growh of Kenyas economy. (Image source: Aleksandar_Todorovic)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that Kenya’s economy is projected to grow seven per cent by 2016