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‘Kenya election risks do not change fundamental investment case for the country’

The international community will watch today’s election in Kenya closely, hoping to see a peaceful process.

Published by on 4 March 2013 at 01:03 pm
Kenyan supermarket chain Nakumatt is considering expansion beyond the East African region.

Nakumatt – an example of Africa’s many strong, yet unlisted, companies

What companies like Nakumatt do prove is that growth in Africa is possible and that there is a depth to the local economies beyond the listed companies we see.

Published by on 5 July 2012 at 12:07 pm
According to Sven Richter, the value of Africa's tourist trade should have the potential to be around US$400 billion.

What is a lion worth? Valuing Africa’s tourism potential

The lions we see today are likely to be worth much, much more in the future.

Published by on 13 October 2011 at 04:10 pm
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South Africa scores another goal after World Cup

Since hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2010 – an event that surprised the country’s many critics with its success – South Africa has scored another goal with its inclusion in the BRIC economic group.

Published by on 13 April 2011 at 03:04 pm