South Africa at Davos
Watch: African leaders talk growth strategies at Davos
At the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos last week, CNBC Africa's Bronwyn Nielsen, South African President Jacob Zuma, Rwandan President Paul Kagame and others discussed ways to boost economic growth on the continent.
South Africa pleased with WEF participation
Team South Africa returned from the World Economic Forum after a successful round of talks. The president and his ministers, as well as South African business leaders, took part in a number of meetings at which they told the story of a country facing its challenges head on.
5 reasons to be optimistic about Africa
It is impossible not to have strong views when it comes to the debate on Africa's rise: despite solid economic growth and progress in poverty alleviation, people's views on the region's outlook remain stubbornly polarised. Elsie Kanza, head of Africa at the World Economic Forum, shares why she remains optimistic.
Rising to the challenge of Africa's urban future
By 2030, the 18 largest African cities will have a combined spending power of $1,3- trillion. But while Africa’s growing cities are creating new markets, they are also creating infrastructure and humanitarian challenges.
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