As we face yet another rise in the fuel price, CHRIS HATTINGH says it's high time that government cut fuel-related taxes and tariffs

If you listened to certain politicians and commentators , the American economy would be stronger today - more "resilient" - if we made more and imported less. It turns out, however, that having an economy dependent on manufacturing and mercantilism also has its downsides.

In the last two decades Africa has experienced an influx of Chinese investment in Africa, yet many raise questions as to whether China's new found interest in the region is a new form of neo-imperialism. This article will be investigating whether China's expansion into Africa, specifically African oil markets, should be one that we are concerned about. Or whether it is one that Africans and the rest of the world should be welcoming.

India has not increased its share of foreign direct investment (FDI) in recent years as much as has been hoped. Risks for FDI continue to be high, especially due to growing economic nationalism and flawed dispute resolution mechanisms. Energizing sustainable finance from foreign investors will require deeper reforms to the country's political, judicial, administrative, and regulatory climate.