June 18, 2020: In Africa, economic shock appears to be outpacing the dreaded health crisis. While the peak of Covid-19 infections has probably yet to be reached, recession and unemployment are very much present, resulting in serious consequences for the already hard-hit private sector.

Link: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/opinion/2020/06/18/opinion-covid-19-why-african-business-must-win-the-battle-for-jobs-on-the-corporate-front/

-Vincent le Guennou, Co-CEO of pan African investment fund Emerging Capital Partners (ECP)

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