Political Risk

The recent spate of strikes in South Africa poses downside risks to economic growth and investment. Furthermore, it will exacerbate the feeling among foreign investors that policy uncertainty... 2011-07-14

BMI View: President Andry Rajoelina's block on allowing former President Marc Ravalomanana back into Madagascar is likely to exacerbate existing tensions within government and lead... 2011-06-22

BMI View: While some have hailed improvements in the public sector since the end of Angola's civil conflict, critics still condemn the government's corruption, a lack of responsiveness... 2011-06-16

BMI View: Following the much-anticipated SADC summit, there has been a new push for reconciliation among the political stakeholders of Madagascar from the international community.... 2011-05-31

BMI View: South Africa is due to hold local government elections on May 18, and we believe these could have important implications for President Jacob Zuma. Although the ruling African... 2011-04-12

BMI View: Botswana's commitment to tackle corruption bodes well for the countries already-illustrious reputation for political stability and transparency. Here we highlight some... 2011-04-04

BMI View: We expect that the ruling Movement for Multiparty Democracy and President Rupiah Banda will emerge victorious following the 2011 elections in Zambia, due to successful... 2011-03-10

BMI View: President Jacob Zuma's State Of The Nation speech on February 10 focused on job creation, in line with expectations. While this is encouraging, we caution that the private... 2011-02-11

BMI View: China's invitation for South Africa to join the so-called 'BRICs' is a sign of its desire to build trade and investment links with the wider Sub-Saharan Africa region. In... 2011-01-18

BMI View: Although a new constitution has been passed in Madagascar, it has not brought an end to the long-running political malaise. There is potential for some resolution of the... 2010-12-23