There is no doubt that Zambia’s current size of the informal sector carries significant economic costs, and this article will outline those costs to encourage authorities to prioritize solving this ...

Street traders play an important role in tourism in South Africa. They provide affordable goods to tourists while generating ...

Unemployment rates remain a key indicator of economic activity across Africa. While some countries report low figures, these ...

This policy brief summarises what we know about simplified taxes in Africa, who pays them, and why they matter, while highlighting gaps in existing knowledge.

The South African government declared a national disaster towards the end of 2024 in response to an outbreak of food-borne ...

Zimbabwe faces economic collapse, political repression, and daily hardship. With hyperinflation and mass unemployment.

By formalising the sector and providing designated spaces for vendors to sell their wares, Zimbabwe can promote economic growth and reduce inequality. It is time for Zimbabwe to revitalise its economy ...

South Africa’s police have resorted to medieval military tactics against illegal miners. But the solution lies elsewhere: massive regional economic repair.

Formal retailers and wholesalers in Zimbabwe are experiencing a decline in customer traffic as consumers increasingly prefer ...

This can contribute to local economic growth and poverty reduction ... The cashless future Looking ahead, the digital wallet ...

South Africa’s government has drawn up a lofty plan to develop a free digital payment platform for residents to reduce cash ...

Roberto Suárez Santos, in this interview, discusses the role of the private sector, the informal economy, gender disparities, ...