Posts Tagged ‘investment’
Not everyone sees Africa as an attractive investment destination
Companies who are not currently doing business in Africa perceive it as the least attractive investment destination in the world.
How Homestrings is allowing the African diaspora to invest in projects back home
Eric Guichard’s company Homestrings gives foreign investors access to investment opportunities in Africa.
What should African countries do to encourage FDI?
“While FDI inflows into African countries might be gaining momentum, they are still behind markets such as Asia.”
Nigerian cassava farm seeking finance to boost crop production
A commercial cassava farming business in Nigeria requires crop financing as well as a five-year loan to purchase additional equipment and to upgrade infrastructure.
Africa – the top target for foreign investment in farmland
A key driver of foreign investment in land, food security is a challenge mankind has been confronted with in various times and places.
Five trends driving Nigeria’s investment allure
In a recent report by Standard Bank, analysts Simon Freemantle and Jeremy Stevens outlined five trends powering Nigeria’s appeal to investors.
Post-investment: be prepared for growing pains
“You will probably go through a phase of regretting the investor along the way, but that is okay, if you have chosen the right investor.”
Three African countries with good potential for tourism investors
Euromonitor recently identified some African countries that are likely to see strong growth in tourism.
Investing in East Africa 101: Eight things investors should know
East Africa’s profile as an investment destination has improved significantly in recent years with foreign investors and multinational companies setting up base in the region.
Foreign investment into Africa on downward trend
It would require a major upturn in Sub-Saharan Africa to reverse the downward trend of FDI inflows to the continent.
South African firms achieving success in Angola
“Applying sound business judgement principles to the myriad of opportunities on offer in the Angolan marketplace can certainly make the market work for those with an appetite for Angola.”
South Sudan should prepare for influx of Turkish investors
South Sudan, which on Saturday celebrated its independence, should prepare itself for an influx of Turkish business people.
Investment case for Africa now stronger than ever, says Ecobank
“Direct foreign investment in the continent is forecast to reach US$150 billion by 2015.”
Africa’s top countries for investment identified
South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya are Africa’s best investment destinations for 2011, according to the Dutch-based organisation Africa Business Panel.
China, India and Brazil battling it out for Mozambique’s resources
The emerging economic powers of Brazil, India and China are contending for Mozambique’s natural resources, while the government is following a sophisticated balancing act to keep everyone happy.
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Looking to enter Francophone Africa? Why Senegal might be a good option
at May 24th, 2013 -
Six things business people should know about Ghana
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Kenya’s peaceful election should boost business confidence
at May 9th, 2013 -
Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market
at May 2nd, 2013
