Jacques Nel

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Africa | Watchlist 2022

Posted by Jacques Nel on Dec 17, 2021

Our Watchlist 2022 looks at developments that could potentially become the main African themes of next year. We look at the potential of a unilateral...

Climate change is expected to have a significant impact on Africa. Therefore, the continent's preparation in expectation of further global warming is...

Progress in passing the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) and official adoption of the Nafex rate are two significant policy steps in the rights...

Country Insight: Egypt

Posted by Jacques Nel on Apr 26, 2021

The Egyptian economic recovery is struggling to gain traction following a robust performance in 2020. We expect the economy to expand by just over 3%...

The total Cairenes consumer spending is estimated at $79.2bn in 2020, with Cairo also being one of the few cities that managed to record an increase...

Africa watchlist 2021

Posted by Jacques Nel on Feb 2, 2021

Our Africa watchlist for 2021 includes a look at why Covid-19 will remain a concern throughout 2021 and why the commencement of AfCTFA will have...