The poor continent Africa badly needs governments that allow the conditions for sustained growth before the climate turns against them… by Johan Fourie October 27, 2025 Opinion·Pan-African
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How Africa can rethink foreign aid Africa’s great foreign aid rethink is here, and it’s well past time to design outside help that truly works… by Johan Fourie May 26, 2025 News·Opinion
Bad economics The idea of using South African lenders’ balance sheets to magic up more investment is alluring – but it’s misguided, and potentially dangerous… by Johan Fourie April 1, 2025 Economy & Markets·Opinion
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