What causes inequality in African countries? New book traces a vicious cycle
Inequality is a problem that exists in various forms in sub-Saharan Africa. Inequality is created by, among other factors, where...
G20 is too elite. There’s a way to fix that though – economists
The G20 claims to be “the premier forum for international economic cooperation”. But is it? As scholars of global economic...
Somalia’s exports are threatened by climate change and conflict: what 30 years of data tell us
In the sun-scorched lands of Somalia, farmers and livestock keepers have grown accustomed to the extremes of climate. In 2022,...
Investing in agriculture reduces poverty and inequality: economic model finds the best funding mix for 10 African countries
Africa faces challenges in reducing extreme poverty and inequality. In 2024, 8.5% of the global population was living in extreme...
A basic income support grant can address extreme poverty and inequality in South Africa – economic model shows how
South Africa remains one of the most unequal countries in the world. The country’s per-capita expenditure Gini coefficient, a measure...
Informal workers in Ghana’s chop bars get no benefit from foreign aid: donors are getting it wrong
Informal street food caterers, popularly known as chop bars, are a key feature of Ghanaian city life. They offer the...
Why are women paid less than men? New research in South Africa shows the company you work for makes the biggest difference
Why do women earn less than men? The usual suspects – occupation, hours, experience – explain some of it. But...
US-China trade war could hurt Nigerian entrepreneurs: why, and how they should prepare
As China and the United States lock horns in a trade war, slamming tariffs on each other, entrepreneurs in Nigeria...
VAT hikes can raise tax without hurting the poor: an economist sets out the evidence
South Africa’s 2025-6 budget has been subjected to more comment than usual. This is due to the political tensions generated...
South Africa: state of the nation 30 years into democracy
Just over 30 years after South Africa’s first democratic elections, public opinion is divided over how to evaluate the post-apartheid,...
