The green-energy revolution offers a chance for Africa to transform its future. The continent is blessed with an abundance of minerals, and one of these is lithium, an essential component in making batteries for use in electric-powered vehicles and for energy storage. Lithium offers African nations an opportunity to develop their economies for the 21st … Continue reading “How Lithium Can Power an Industrial Revolution for Africa”
Two trends are likely to drive investment into Africa over the next 12 months. The first is the erosion of confidence in the US dollar and a forecast of depreciation against other currencies. The other is the rising price of commodities. As is the case with many other economic indicators, they are linked. Generally, as … Continue reading “Two Trends That Will Spur Investment into Africa”
There is no better time for the United States to reset relations with a foreign country than at the change of an administration. While the new president, Joe Biden, will no doubt have a busy agenda, a key priority should be how to re-engage with sub-Saharan Africa. The good news is that it’s already something … Continue reading “Now Is the Time for the US to Reset Relations with Zimbabwe”
