Germany touts Africa investment as signature issue

Published by Anita Powell on 27 June 2017

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

Mozambique debt threatens its once-promising economy

Published by Anita Powell on 20 December 2016

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.

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

Published by Anita Powell on 30 March 2015

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

Investors: Do Nigeria’s benefits outweigh challenges?

Published by Anita Powell on 16 March 2015

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

South Africa welcomes Chinese language and influence in schools

Published by Anita Powell on 11 March 2014

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

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

Published by Anita Powell on 13 February 2014

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

Germany touts Africa investment as signature issue

Mozambique debt threatens its once-promising economy

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

Investors: Do Nigeria’s benefits outweigh challenges?

South Africa welcomes Chinese language and influence in schools

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

Building a successful business: Five lessons from top African entrepreneurs

How to start your own profitable African import business from home

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

Manufacturing in Nigeria: Status, challenges and opportunities

Ghana will grow faster than any other economy this year, the IMF says why

Four agriculture-focused companies to inspire Africa

Ghanaian entrepreneur builds clothing business that exports to US and European retailers

Nigerian fruit processing entrepreneur believes networking holds the key to success

Russia’s diplomacy in Africa is going nuclear

Where to invest in Africa? Ranking the top 10 countries

Investment trip to Egypt: One of the most exciting African countries today

Why don’t Africa’s resource exporters collaborate?

What happened to the Single African Sky?

There is nothing surprising about Tunisia’s election

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

Shaun Jayaratnam: US-China trade war and its impact on Africa

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