Archive for the ‘Foreign investment’ category
Busting the myths about doing business in Africa
Africa needs to deal with the misconceptions around the continent’s size, risks and opportunities by branding and marketing itself better.
Know your business partner in Africa – three simple checks
A trusted and capable local business partner is a sought-after commodity in Africa.
Many American companies fail to appreciate Africa’s opportunities, says US-based investor
“I think we are missing an unbelievable opportunity,” says Robert Scharar.
Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market
Coupled with strong economic growth over the past decade, Nigeria’s huge population presents many business opportunities for companies.
Is the United States missing out on Africa’s opportunities?
The Unites States has been slow to seize the business opportunities on the continent.
What the UAE needs from Africa in order to invest in agriculture
One of the economies that is eyeing Africa’s agricultural potential is the United Arab Emirates.
Why Dubai wants to improve its business relationship with African markets
Dubai, a global trade and business hub, is looking to boost its role as a gateway to trade and investment opportunities in Africa.
The case for investing in sub-Saharan Africa bond markets
Sub-Saharan Africa is usually not at the forefront of fixed income investors’ minds when thinking about where to look for investment opportunities.
Private equity investors need to bring more to the table than just capital
As competition for private equity deals in Africa starts to heat up, investors need to be able to clearly demonstrate their true value proposition.
The challenge of attracting capital to African agriculture
“There is a real opportunity to build a business in order to serve the growing local market,” says Riaz Currimjee, partner of Surya Capital.
General Motors getting serious about the African market
General Motors sees opportunities in catering for Africa’s growing middle class.
Hotel group COO talks about his company’s African expansion plans
“Urbanisation plus growing consumption plus internet and new technologies boom, help us to have great hopes.”
Moving resources from pit to port in Africa
Africa’s infrastructure developments continues to be dominated by projects that facilitate the pit to port transportation of resources.
Six thoughts on China’s involvement in Africa’s infrastructure sector
It seems like the issue surrounding China’s involvement in Africa just cannot go to rest.
BRICS and Africa: insight from Martyn Davies
The fifth BRICS Summit will be based on the theme “BRICS and Africa – partnership for development, integration and industrialisation”
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Six things business people should know about Ghana
at May 16th, 2013 -
Kenya’s peaceful election should boost business confidence
at May 9th, 2013 -
Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market
at May 2nd, 2013 -
DHL Express triples its network in sub-Saharan Africa
at February 25th, 2013
