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African youth hungry for connectivity
For millions of unemployed yet tech-savvy youth across Africa, increased connectivity is bringing tremendous opportunities.
Analysis: what are the market opportunities for beauty companies in North Africa?
A look at the beauty market opportunities in North Africa’s Egypt, Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.
Can investors access Africa’s growth simply by investing in its stock markets?
A new report looks at the various investment opportunities for those seeking returns from Africa’s growth story.
Four ways how technology can boost African farming
The one area where technology can have the greatest impact in Africa is in the agricultural industry, the largest economic sector in most countries on the continent.
African consumer update: Facebook shopping, mall culture, and fear of missing out
Euromonitor recently identified some unique ICT and behavioural trends among consumers in Egypt, Kenya, South Africa and Ghana.
What you should know about Egypt’s demographics
Whilst last year’s political turmoil in North Africa may have been off-putting to potential investors in the region, Egypt’s evolving demographics are appealing.
Three African countries included in new frontier markets fund
“We have carefully selected the main frontier markets where we see exponential growth in all areas of economic, political and social activity.”
Egypt: Beyond Tahrir Square
Mert Yildiz, an economist at Renaissance Capital, argues that Egypt is at a pivotal point and could potentially be the success story of the decade, provided it travels down the right economic/political path.
No reason to rush into the Egyptian market, says Imara
Pan-African financial services group Imara has indicated to international investors there is no great need to leap into Egyptian equity markets following the ‘Arab Spring’.
US retailer Gap confident about North African market
Despite the recent political turmoil experienced in North Africa, US-based clothing retailer Gap Inc. last week announced that it will enter the continent by opening stores Egypt and Morocco.
More African countries could turn to GM crops
Up to an additional seven African nations are expected to start with the commercial production of genetically modified (GM) crops by 2015.
Strong sell-off as Egyptian stock exchange reopens
The Egyptian stock exchange finally reopened on Wednesday this week after having been closed for approximately seven weeks following political upheaval in that country.
Egypt: Zin Bekkali responds to the news of Mubarak’s resignation
In response to the news that Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has resigned, Zin Bekkali, CEO of emerging markets focused Silk Invest, wrote the following note.
Egypt will eventually find its way back to investors’ hearts
The Arab world has moved into unchartered territory during the past few weeks but the recent events will not derail the economic development of the region.
Egypt ‘contagion’ unlikely in sub-Saharan Africa
Though some Middle East and North Africa (MENA) equity markets fell at times by 20% or more following popular unrest in Tunisia and Egypt, there is a relatively low risk of ‘Egyptian contagion’.
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Angola a rewarding market for patient investors
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Oil industry and SMEs creating business opportunities in Uganda
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Oranjemund – Namibia’s new boom town?
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Looking to enter Francophone Africa? Why Senegal might be a good option
at May 24th, 2013
