The scramble for Africa


There were publishers from as far afield as China at the Cape Town Book Fair, which ran from June 16 to 19. Photo by TAN TWAN ENG. Do not re-use without credit and payment.

THE African Development Bank has indicated that economic growth in Africa is estimated to slow to 3.8% in 2023 from 4.1% in 2022 due to subdued investment and falling exports.

African economies, however, remain resilient in the face of dampened growth prospects and rising debt levels.

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