Explore Definitive Financial and Economic Intelligence on Africa
Africa is a continent as vast in size and opportunity as its 54 countries are disparate. Therefore, your challenge is where to go and where to look for information of excellence. Fortunately your need has been addressed with African Financial & Economic Data (AFED).
AFED is a comprehensive, consolidated and above all clear service providing interested parties in African countries with the detailed financial and economic information they need to make good political, financial, strategic and investment decisions.
All data is updated daily and available under 3 packages:
Gain Valuable Insights about any African Countries
Whether you are interested in South Africa, Algeria or Rwanda, the Country Profile series provides in-depth coverage of the African country of your choice.
Efficiently Evaluate and Track Africa's Economies
Whether you are interested in African Agriculture, Education or Telecommunication, the Sector Focus package provides in-depth coverage of the sector of your choice.
NEWS
South Africa to Appeal Ruling on Black Ownership of Mines
smiahSouth Africa has sought leave to appeal a court judgment earlier this month over a crucial black-ownership principle in the country’s Mining Charter, the nation’s mining lobby said. The Chamber of Mines has been notified that …
Zuma Legacy Leaves South African Anti-Graft Panel With Huge Task
smiahA South African judicial commission faces a daunting task in investigating allegations that members of the Gupta family and their allies connived with former President Jacob Zuma and his son Duduzane to loot billions of …
Firing of Striking Nurses Stokes Concern About Zimbabwe’s Democracy
smiahThe Zimbabwean government’s dismissal of thousands of striking nurses drew condemnation from labor unions and dimmed hopes that the removal of Robert Mugabe as president last year would usher in a new era of stability …
Ramaphosa Leaves London Meeting to Address South Africa Protests
smiahSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa will meet the top leadership of the country’s ruling party to decide on the future of the premier of the North West province after clashes broke out between protesters and …
Glaxo, Novartis Join $4 Billion Gates-Led Push to Fight Malaria
smiahGlaxoSmithKline Plc and Novartis AG will contribute research funds to an almost $4 billion global effort to combat malaria as drug-resistant strains of the disease threaten to undo years of progress. The commitments are part of a wide-ranging initiative, …
Troubled Gupta Coal Mines Threaten South Africa With Power Cuts
smiahSouth Africa’s state-owned power utility is working with the National Treasury to source more coal for seven of its plants that don’t have adequate supply, raising the specter of a return to rolling power cuts …
Zimbabwe Working on Logistics for Diaspora Vote, Moyo Says
smiahSibusiso Moyo, Zimbabwe’s foreign affairs minister, said the country is working on the logistics of allowing citizens who live outside the country to vote in general and presidential elections scheduled for this year. The “constitution allows …
Ramaphosa Vows to ‘Hunt’ $100 Billion in South Africa Investment
smiahSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa is spearheading a drive to attract $100 billion in new investment as he seeks to kick-start an economy that looks to be on the rebound following years of stagnation. The investment …
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African Financial & Economic Data (AFED) database has been collated from multiple local and international sources. Periodically, new updates are added and our data expert Ilze Gouws analyses how a few important releases impact on the current African economy.
"Mozambique’s economy grew by 3.3% in real terms in 2016, exactly half the 6.6% growth registered in 2015."
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