Barton Heyman

September 29, 2017

Africa Update: Nairobi Securities Exchange trade falls sharply on political uncertainty (Kenya)

Turnover halved to Sh237 million at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) on Thursday as investors traded with caution amid heightened political noise in the country. Investors […]
September 29, 2017

World Update: Japan’s inflation, labor demand and factory output data signal solid economic recovery

Japan’s core inflation accelerated in August, industrial output rose more than expected and demand for labor remained at its strongest in over 40 years in a further […]
September 29, 2017

Africa Update: ANC infighting to hit South Africa growth: Fitch

South Africa’s economic growth will be significantly hampered by increasing political uncertainty in the run-up to the ruling African National Congress’s leadership contest in December, Fitch […]
September 29, 2017

Nigeria Update: Experts chart path to SMEs growth in Nigeria

For small and micro businesses (SMEs) to contribute significantly to Nigeria’s export, a holistic and prolonged intervention approach that would stimulate activities across the entire value […]