Three African countries with good potential for tourism investors Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 August 2012 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 Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 July 2012 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 Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 16 August 2011 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 Published by Claude Harding on 10 August 2011 “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 Published by Staff Writer on 10 July 2011 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 Published by Femi Adewunmi on 29 June 2011 “Direct foreign investment in the continent is forecast to reach US$150 billion by 2015.”
Africa’s top countries for investment identified Published by Claude Harding on 28 June 2011 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 Published by Staff Writer on 29 April 2011 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.
The Singapore of Africa? Published by Claude Harding on 14 April 2011 Rwanda’s ambition to become the Singapore of Africa is succeeding, according to a recent report by Renaissance Capital.
Should international CEOs bother with Africa? Published by Jackson Mvunganyi on 28 March 2011 For years, foreign businessmen shunned Africa. They saw the continent as a highly risky destination for investment. But in the past decade, much of that has changed.
Insight Angola: New opportunities opening up Published by Roger Ballard-Tremeer on 21 March 2011 More than ever before the Angolan market is presenting high return on investment opportunities for traders and investors.
More to Niger Delta than guns and water Published by Claude Harding on 17 March 2011 Nigeria’s Niger Delta, an area better known for militant bombings and kidnappings, holds good potential for investment despite the negative publicity it has attracted over recent years.
Brazilian firms growing their footprint in Portuguese-speaking Africa Published by Claude Harding on 14 March 2011 Brazilian companies are playing an increasingly bigger role on the African continent, especially in the Portuguese-speaking countries.
Positioning Cape Town as the gateway into Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 February 2011 Cape Town has over the years lost some prominence as a business destination while Johannesburg strengthened its position as South Africa’s commercial capital.