The global e-commerce market has, over the last two years, undergone revolutionary change. Consumers have grown accustomed to buying items from the comfort of their own home – a change spurred largely by strict lockdowns and restrictions on movement – and many analysts agree that this shift in consumer behavior has propelled the e-commerce industry […]
On the 2nd of December 2020, a landmark decision by the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) highlighted a shift towards ‘Cannabis Legalization in Morocco’. The UN’s main drug control body removed cannabis from its list of most dangerous drugs, a move reflecting changing attitudes and setting the stage for significant legal and economic developments in […]
Bitcoin has become the biggest trending topic for quite some time now, and rightfully so. The cryptocurrency keeps making headlines due to what seems like an everyday market all-time high, countless success stories of early investors becoming wealthy overnight, and its day-by-day adoption by large institutions. But is this new technology worth the hype or […]
Over the past year, we all noticed more family members, friends, and colleagues adopting gig-work as a lifebuoy to cope with the pandemic’s consequences. The market landscape expanded to reach different professions and sectors, offering both workers and businesses, help to absorb shocks. It is totally reasonable to expect that, since the pandemic impacted all […]
The second-largest sector after agriculture in Africa is the fashion and textile industry with an estimated market value of $31 billion in 2020 and growing every year (1). Fast fashion is a marketing and manufacturing model where clothing moves instantly from the runway to retail stores. Fast fashion captures the latest fashion trends and styles […]
A brief history of SEZ development in the world Special economic zones (SEZs) have been gradually gaining traction in the developing world over the last two decades. While modern SEZ development started decades ago in Europe and Asia, an increasing number of African countries have been developing SEZ policies and building SEZs in collaboration with […]
The global neo and challenger bank market is expected to reach $578 billion by 2027, at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 46.5% from 2019 to 2027. However, these fintech firms are still flying under the radar, triggering the attention and interest of millions of customers worldwide. So, what are Neo-Banks, and what […]
The real estate market in the United Arab Emirates features some unique attributes compared to its equivalents in the other countries of the region. This is mainly because UAE is a temporary home for a vast number of expats compared to the nationals which in turn affects their preferences and consideration when it comes to […]
ight months after recording its first Covid-19 case, the Nigerian economy has faced unprecedented challenges, navigating through the impacts with resilience and adaptability. As of October 26, 2020, there have been 62,111 confirmed cases and 1,132 deaths in Nigeria. (1,295,541 confirmed cases and 29,191 deaths in all of Africa). Back in March, health policy experts […]
The Travel and Tourism Industry The travel and tourism industry has experienced unprecedented growth over the past decades, becoming one of the fastest-growing economic sectors worldwide. This sector’s expansion underscores its significant socio-economic contributions and resilience amidst global challenges The sector witnessed a 59% growth over the decade in international tourists’ arrivals from 1.5 billion […]
