Afro Pessimism

South Africans would have to undergo a "perception change" and quash the afro-pessimism that was endemic to the continent if its solid macro-economic fundamentals were to be turned into better growth and investment performance, he said. ❋ Unknown (2000)

Schrempp agreed that 'afro-pessimism' belonged to the past. ❋ Unknown (1997)

Schrempp agreed that such 'afro-pessimism' belonged to the past. ❋ Unknown (1997)

According to the report, reigning "afro-pessimism" and the sudden devaluation, in January 1994, of the West African CFA franc, had not caused the expected exodus of French investors. ❋ Unknown (1995)

He encouraged industry players to develop greater confidence when interacting with international clients as a way to counteract the pervasive afro-pessimism that is still evident around the forthcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"It is madness, in a climate of afro-pessimism and economic downturn, to alienate the very foreigners who are most positive about South Africa. ❋ Unknown (2002)