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In this episode of Geopolcast, Elisabeth Braw and Peter Pham talk about Africa's strategic, geopolitical and economic importance.

The African continent is a largely untapped market. With 54 countries and an estimated over 1.366 billion inhabitants (16.72% of the world population), Africa presents a valuable target for small businesses and large corporations alike.

This is a welcome call to action from the President and the timing couldn't be more pertinent.

A number of recent business reports have highlighted the plight of farmers being subjected to litigation, and more specifically liquidation proceedings, as a result of debts owed to South Africa's Land Bank.

The downturn in economic markets has forced organisations to establish projects that focus on generating revenue to survive the slump.

South Africa has a budget deficit of 3.1 % of GDP and debt on government spending alone amounting to a staggering 48% of GDP.

The South African Competition Commission (Commission) has published a draft paper on Competition in the Digital Economy (Paper). Stakeholders have been invited to submit comments by 30 October 2020.

South Africa's tax system has arguably reached the tipping point where higher tax rates may well translate into lower tax collections.

It is common knowledge that electricity is a main driver of the economy and a country's electricity strategy will largely determine the long-term sustainability of an economy.

On the 8th and 9th of July 2015, leaders of the BRICS member states will meet in the Russian city of Ufa for the 7th BRICS Summit.

The end of "lockdown" in South Africa is uncertain. The devastating effect on the economy and households will be a reality for a time to come. Unfortunately the most vulnerable members of society are the hardest hit.

Small businesses are a vital part of any market's commercial ecosystem. They provide range in respect of goods and services, allow large companies access to a bigger consumer market and facilitate economic growth and diversity.

As the world's second largest and second-most populous continent, Africa offers many opportunities for businesses seeking expansion.

With Africa increasingly being perceived as a key market for companies looking for growth opportunities, local professional services firms are building capacity, recruiting key personnel and expanding their footprints in order to enable them to service existing and potential clients moving into the continent

In many African countries, political transitions and economic reform initiatives have supported investor confidence and are predicted to contribute strongly to business and investment activities going into the second half of 2018.

President Cyril Ramaphosa restated a key doctrine of the African National Congress this week (1 June) when he said in a newsletter, "Economic transformation and economic growth are intertwined.

The Low-altitude economy, a new era of economic activity, is gaining traction.