Africa holds 60% of the world’s platinum deposits, more than 40% of the world’s gold and almost 90% of the…
Browsing: Africa in Fact
High commodity prices over the past decade have generated healthy profits for many companies and governments worldwide are keen to…
During the 2001–2008 commodities boom, South Africa’s mining sector shrank by 1% a year, while the world’s top 20 mining…
A voluntary programme to promote greater transparency in oil, gas and mining may have entrenched devious ways of concealing bribes…
Ugandan mayor Jennifer Musisi’s strong city government attracts praise and criticism Some see Jennifer Musisi, the head of Kampala City…
GGA’s aim is to provide credible and fact-based information about the state of Africa. In the run-up to the South…
What can be measured can be improved. But what if the measurement is flawed, outdated or biased? This is the…
South Africa’s citizens are seriously concerned about the state of their national government In most surveys of African governance South…
Ethiopia presents a conundrum for proponents of free markets: despite heavy state intervention and significant limitations on civil rights, the…
South Africa has long felt secure in its position as Africa’s dominant economy. While its GDP grew at a modest…
