The African Continental Free Trade Area: development accelerator or more of the same? Published by Nina Callaghan and Merin Jacob and Mark Swilling on 14 October 2020 The African Continental Free Trade Area is being hailed as the single most progressive step forward in advancing African economic development.
Profit-making idea: Manufacturing and infrastructure-related services in Uganda Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 August 2020 Investors and entrepreneurs seeking opportunities in Uganda should consider industries such as manufacturing, infrastructure-related services and business finance.
Investor unpacks Namibia’s business and investment opportunities Published by Betsy G Henderson on 22 August 2020 From import substitution to water to the facilitation of cross-border trade, Namibia offers several opportunities to savvy investors.
The city of Akure is developing fast. But citizens aren’t having their say Published by Fakere Alexander Adeyemi and Ayoola Hezekiah Adedayo on 24 December 2019 Communities are always at the receiving end of infrastructure projects. They must also be at the centre of the decision making processes.
Africa’s megacities a magnet for investors Published by Finbarr Toesland on 23 April 2019 Megacities, cities with a population of at least 10 million, are sprouting everywhere in Africa.
Scramble for Africa 2.0 Published by Justin Eng and Taimur Khan on 16 April 2019 China and the Gulf States are pumping billions of dollars into Africa.
Developing affordable housing in Kenya: Businessman on lessons learnt Published by Vince Matinde on 8 April 2019 Karibu Homes understands the business case of providing homes to the lower-end of the market.
Karel Cornelissen: Shrinking power grids key to Africa’s electrification Published by Karel Cornelissen on 24 August 2018 Micro-grids are viewed as an ideal solution to bring power to regions without access in a quick and cost-effective way.
Opportunity abounds in African apart-hotel sector Published by Staff Writer on 3 August 2018 While the apartment hotel space is relatively new territory in Africa, with only a handful of significant players, great possibilities exist.
Alain Ebobissé: Infrastructure in Africa – investors noticing the commercial opportunities Published by Alain Ebobisse on 4 July 2018 Improving Africa’s infrastructure is challenging, but it is also an important commercial opportunity, writes CEO of Africa50.
Building success through innovative construction methods Published by Helene Cilliers on 25 June 2018 Frank Finnemore saw a big opportunity to bring innovation to the low-cost housing sector in South Africa that would cut construction time and costs.
Beyond selling Samsung phones and Hyundai cars: South Korea wants to be Africa’s industrialisation partner Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 June 2018 The who’s who of African government and business recently flew halfway across the world to the South Korean port city of Busan.
Gerald Gondo: African urbanisation – a changing dynamic Published by Gerald Gondo on 30 May 2018 Urbanisation is synonymous with infrastructure, writes Gerald Gondo.
Urbanisation in sub-Saharan Africa: Driving demand for affordable housing Published by Otavio Veras on 14 May 2018 The fastest-growing urban centres are the small towns with less than 300,000 people.