The Weekly Beat by Mansa

While Kenya waits to get a new president, East African countries like South Sudan, are watching keenly on what impact this will have on their economies. Akol Dok joins us live from Juba in South Sudan for a deep analysis.

East Africa's biggest economy Kenya, will head to the polls this week to choose a new president, in a high-stakes election that has polarised the country’s political elite. On this episode, we look at what is at stake for the country.

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was on the continent for an African tour in Egypt, Uganda and Ethiopia - at the same time, his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron visited three former colonies in West and Central Africa. And now, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel next month to South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, in what many say is to counter a Russian charm offensive. On this episode, we look at what Africa could benefit from these...

The IMF has warned that 2022 will be a tough year, and 2023 might be even tougher - due to the Russian-Ukraine war, that has worsened commodity price shocks and increased the cost of living across Africa. We look at what this means for African businesses, entrepreneurs and countries.

As major natural gas discoveries have been made recently in Mauritania, Mozambique, Ghana, Senegal and Tanzania, strong incentives to monetize African gas and create new demand centers, especially in promoting gas to power internally, are expected to play a significant role in making oil a primary driver of economic growth on the continent.

China donated a US$140 million building to Zimbabwe, that will become home to the country's parliament. The gift is among the many grand projects designed by Beijing to deepen it's influence on the continent.On this episode, we look at China's development strategy in Africa.

South Africa is facing its worst power cuts - as the national utility company struggles to meet the country's electricity demand. Analysts estimate a loss of over $40 million per day - leading to several small and large businesses closing down for prolonged periods. In this episode, we look at what awaits for Africa's most industrialised economy.

Whereas many may argue that the Commonwealth is about maintaining a colonial past - giving Britain more power over countries, could there be an opportunity for a new start? We delve deep on some of the discussions held at the concluded meetings in Kigali.

As Commonwealth heads of government meet in Kigali this week, we reflect on the past commitments - and look at opportunities there is for African countries, in terms of trade and investment,

The Africa CEO forum is back - after two years of virtual meetings due to the COVID19 pandemic. In this episode, we look at how such meetings can be a catalyst for growth and development.