Bridging the Gap Between Urbanisation and Economic Growth

Bridging the Gap Between Urbanisation and Economic Growth

Addis Ababa — Rapid urbanisation across Africa presents an opportunity for increased industrialisation and development on the continent, but governments will need plans and integrated strategies if they want urbanisation to lead to growth, said Takyiwaa Manuh, director of the ECA's Social Development Policy Division on Sunday.

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Cut barriers to entry for new players in banking

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Cut barriers to entry for new players in banking

IN THE next few years, the South African banking sector will see shifts in ownership due to developments at Barclays, Old Mutual and the reconstitution of African Bank. These have been touted as opportunities to bring new players into banking. But what about entrants who want to pursue their own business models as competitors to the incumbents?

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Groceries sector needs fewer walls

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Groceries sector needs fewer walls

IN TIMES of escalating prices of goods and services, vigorous competition between grocery retailers or supermarkets can result in a much-welcome price reprieve for consumers of basic foods.

ANC in drive to erase anti-competitive practices

ANC in drive to erase anti-competitive practices

In a review paper, the Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development notes that while competition policy has been successful in some areas, the competition authorities’ record in dealing with entry barriers constructed by incumbent firms to prevent or retard entry has been "mixed at best".