Author Archive | Anita Powell

Germany touts Africa investment as signature issue

By Anita Powell on '27 June 2017' in Foreign investment

Chancellor Angela Merkel has vowed to invest some US$335m to attract foreign investors to Africa.

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Mozambique debt threatens its once-promising economy

By Anita Powell on '20 December 2016' in Banking & Financial Services, Business Focus, Mozambique

Martyn Davies, managing director of emerging markets and Africa at consulting firm Deloitte, estimates this crisis could set Mozambique back economically by as much as a decade.

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South Africa and US play ‘chicken’ as trade deal deadline looms

By Anita Powell on '30 March 2015' in Business Focus, South Africa

The humble chicken is at the heart of a critical trade deal between South Africa and its major trading partner, the United States.

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Investors: Do Nigeria’s benefits outweigh challenges?

By Anita Powell on '16 March 2015' in Business Focus, Nigeria

Investors focused on Africa say Nigeria offers huge opportunities, but also huge challenges.

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South Africa welcomes Chinese language and influence in schools

By Anita Powell on '11 March 2014' in Business Focus, Education

"China is South Africa’s biggest trading partner so it is extremely beneficial to learners to be exposed to the Mandarin language."

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‘African cities will play role in shaping the continent’s future’

By Anita Powell on '13 February 2014' in Business Focus

Anita Powell on city governments being the front line of democracy.

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