How SME financial access in Africa compares to other developing economies Published by Staff Writer on 13 December 2013 An AfDB report shows that many African SMEs have difficulty accessing external financing.
Redefining development equity in Africa Published by Promotional Feature on 31 October 2013 Private equity firm Phatisa discusses its role in development and investment across the continent.
DRC plans significant investments in power generation and agriculture Published by Peter Clottey on 15 October 2013 The DRC’s planned energy project is also aimed at alleviating poverty and aiding industrialisation.
Private sector eyeing opportunities in Africa’s healthcare industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 September 2013 The healthcare sector offers opportunities for investment across Africa.
Real estate in Africa: Possibilities for property pioneers Published by Maria Kruger and Christy Hobson on 10 September 2013 Real estate players highlight challenges to property development on the continent.
Euromonitor’s top five frontier markets in Africa for long term investment Published by Media Eghbal on 14 June 2013 Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania and Cameroon stand out as attractive markets for long term investment, according to Euromonitor.
Leveraging the African diaspora Published by Eric Guichard on 31 May 2013 Diaspora investment capital can be a sustainable, effective and efficient source of development finance for Africa.
Not everyone sees Africa as an attractive investment destination Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 May 2013 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 Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 February 2013 Eric Guichard’s company Homestrings gives foreign investors access to investment opportunities in Africa.
What should African countries do to encourage FDI? Published by Kate Douglas on 21 February 2013 “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 Published by Promotional Feature on 31 January 2013 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 Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 11 January 2013 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 Published by Kate Douglas on 8 September 2012 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 Published by Adrian Dommisse on 17 August 2012 “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.”