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you are currently viewing::Gender Parity Will Unlock $287bn for Africa's Economy By 2030-ReportSeptember 19, 2024--Tackling systemic barriers towards the participation of young women in Africa's workforce will drive an estimated $287 billion to its economy by 2030, boosting GDP by 5 per cent, according to a new report commissioned by the Mastercard Foundation. Conducted in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, the study reinforces the crucial role of women's economic empowerment in driving the continent into a new era of transformational growth. Source: allafrica.com |
South African growth outlook has improved but inflation risks abound, central bank says at Davos
January 21, 2025--Growth in Africa's most industrialised economy could be close to 2% in 2025, versus the 1.1% growth projected for 2024
South Africa's economic outlook is better this year than last, but the inflation picture is more muddied as risks abound, its central bank governor said on Tuesday.
JSE plunges to lowest level in four months
January 14, 2025-- Industrial stocks recorded the biggest losses.
It was a sea of red on the JSE on Monday, with the bourse closing 1.7% down, at 82 046 points- its lowest level since mid-September.