Africa-Asia partnerships offer new economic opportunities Published by Richard Li on 21 August 2017 While the developed economies are too busy dealing with their own domestic issues, Asia is slowly but surely filling the gap within the African continent.
Transforming Nigeria’s agricultural value chain Published by PwC on 8 August 2017 Farming opportunities in Nigeria.
An aerotropolis for Africa Published by Staff Writer on 4 August 2017 The aerotropolis, Dube TradePort’s, lofty ambitions coincide with South Africa finding its previous regional gateway role under increasing pressures.
Africa’s cities face unique risks – what can be done to manage them? Published by Sarah Colenbrander on 1 August 2017 In many cities in sub-Saharan Africa, the informal economy is larger and more dynamic than the formal economy.
Businesswoman builds company that thrives in Africa’s tough and remote areas Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 July 2017 ‘Plan A has never worked for any project that we’ve undertaken or invested in. I always look at plan M, N, O, P or Q.’
African farmers should take advantage of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies Published by Mthuli Ncube on 21 July 2017 Successfully modernising and consolidating Africa’s agricultural landscape will lead to greater self-sufficiency.
African consumer products industry rides out uncertainty Published by Deloitte team on 10 July 2017 While the overall African growth story might have ‘stuttered’ recently, the prospects for consumer goods companies still reflect a generally positive growth opportunity.
Renewables and Africa’s energy future Published by Thomas Ladner on 5 July 2017 The cost of renewables – particularly solar panels – has fallen significantly over recent years, bringing mass produced clean energy into the realms of reality.
What are the new trends driving private infrastructure investment in emerging markets? Published by Paul da Rita on 20 June 2017 Over US$4.5tn a year will be spent on infrastructure between now and 2020.
Silk Road reloaded Published by Keith Crane and Michelle Bach on 17 June 2017 The humbly named Belt and Road Initiative is anything but humble.
Africa needs an innovation revolution – here’s how it can happen Published by Andy Baldwin on 13 June 2017 ‘African innovators live in a new era of opportunity enterprise where there is enormous need for innovation.’
Three ways Africa can achieve its trade goals Published by Sandile Hlophe on 12 June 2017 Intra-African trade has seen a resurgence as a topic of conversation.
Africa’s growing leverage in business and trade relations Published by Joel Ng and Densua Mumford on 8 June 2017 However, it must also focus on developing coherent collective strategies to maximise the potential gains available.
Africa’s economic headwinds are subsiding Published by Seedwell Hove on 6 June 2017 The region’s growth is rebounding, but remains variegated.