Can Mozambique’s growth story be sustained? Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 8 July 2014 Forecast to grow at 8% per year over the next five years, Mozambique is benefiting from mineral wealth and infrastructure development.
What we can learn from Olam’s success in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 7 July 2014 Olam’s MD Ramesh shares some of the strategies required to successfully expand a business in Africa.
Thoughts on Africa from the UK Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 July 2014 How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz shares his observations from a recent conference.
How multinationals expanding in Africa find the right person for the job Published by Kate Douglas on 1 July 2014 Finding the right skills to support expansion across Africa can be a challenge.
11 steps for US companies to better engage with African governments Published by Eliot Pence and Robert Fogler on 26 June 2014 Africa can be a promising market for US companies that can demand high standards while allowing for the continent’s growing pains.
Africa’s economic progress could mirror that of Asia, says Prudential Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 June 2014 “We think Africa can be the new Asia, both for us as a company and for the global economy.”
John Deere on the trends driving African farming Published by Kate Douglas on 23 June 2014 Agriculture in Africa has only recently emerged from being a predominantly donor sector, says Jacques Taylor.
Survey reveals Africa’s most expensive cities for expats Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 June 2014 Two African cities are included in the top 10 of a recent ranking of the world’s most expensive cities for expatriates.
Executives rank South Africa as a top FDI destination, despite weakening economy Published by Kate Douglas on 4 June 2014 South Africa ranked as only African country in A.T. Kearney’s top 25 most attractive FDI markets.
Trouble of doing business in Ethiopia worth the rewards, says investor Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 June 2014 Investor shares his experience of doing business in Ethiopia.
Drinks manufacturers set sights firmly on Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 May 2014 To meet demand, a glass bottle manufacturing plant is being set up in Ethiopia.
Terrorism in a land of opportunity: What should investors make of Nigeria? Published by Kate Douglas on 29 May 2014 “In the mist of every chaos lies the opportunity.”
Information and attitude – what you need to make money in Angola Published by Kate Douglas on 28 May 2014 “Companies that are willing to take risks are seeing the benefits and returns in Angola.”
Ghana: Changing perspectives of Russian, Ukrainian and Middle Eastern investors Published by Peter Petrou on 26 May 2014 Ghana’s commercial and residential property market is attracting attention.