Somaliland wants to secede – here’s why caution is necessary Published by Peter Robert Woodward on 12 September 2016 Separation is intended to deal with problems and provide an acceptable alternative, but history shows it may not be the solution.
Djibouti’s strategic location presents opportunities for investment in logistics Published by Kate Douglas on 2 September 2016 We talk to the Africa Finance Corporation’s head of heavy industries to learn more about Djibouti’s opportunities for private sector infrastructural investment.
Ethiopia: Import substitution likely to be a growing theme Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 30 August 2016 The Ethiopian government is pushing hard to boost the country’s domestic manufacturing sector.
A megaproject rises in East Africa Published by Wanjohi Kabukuru on 8 August 2016 Experts view the LAPSSET project as a major contribution to the African Union’s regional integration vision of a peaceful, prosperous and fully integrated continent by 2063.
Overlooked rural consumers a potentially important market Published by Boston Consulting Group on 26 July 2016 Boston Consulting Group identifies rural consumers and Ethiopia as two promising opportunities for multinationals.
Ecobank identifies five hot spots for investment in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 July 2016 Some countries are still growing fast on the back of increasingly diversified economies, an expanding consumer class and rising capital inflows.
Private equity fund bosses on doing deals in Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 July 2016 A growing number of private equity players are setting up shop in Ethiopia, but it’s not all smooth sailing.
Private equity firm explains why it is backing an Ethiopian dairy processor Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 July 2016 Despite being home to the largest cattle population in Africa, Ethiopia continues to import dairy products from other nations.
Why Ethiopia is on track to become Africa’s industrial powerhouse Published by Jostein Hauge and Muhammad Irfan on 25 June 2016 Ethiopia seems to be attracting the attention of economists interested in Africa, and for good reason.
Policy uncertainty holding back investment in agriculture Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 June 2016 ‘Any economist will tell you that capital detests uncertainty,’ says William Asiko, executive director of Grow Africa.
Addis Ababa – a city on the move Published by Staff Writer on 18 May 2016 Morgan Uloko, head of DHL Express Ethiopia, talks about new developments in the capital Addis Ababa, and what he has learnt about doing business in the country.
Four things to know about Ethiopia’s economy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 April 2016 Why private equity is the best vehicle for investors seeking access to the Ethiopian market, and how currency shortages are having some interesting effects on the economy.
Ethiopia: Eggs, omelettes and IPOs Published by Charles Robertson on 12 April 2016 Ethiopia breaks a lot of Washington Consensus eggs to produce a surprisingly impressive growth omelette.
Overloading costing East Africa millions in road deterioration Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 February 2016 ‘If we can’t maintain what we have, every 10 years we will be redoing the infrastructure we already have.’