BRICS and Africa: insight from Martyn Davies Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2013 The fifth BRICS Summit will be based on the theme “BRICS and Africa – partnership for development, integration and industrialisation”
Africa has the ideas but lacks the resources to fund them, says Swiss entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 4 March 2013 “Africa could become one of the world’s opportunity hubs,” says Jean Claude Bastos de Morais.
DHL head explains how Africa can boost trade and economic growth Published by Kate Douglas on 4 March 2013 African governments are increasingly talking with multinationals about ways to improve their countries’ business environment.
Looking at Africa’s telecom growth through the eyes of MTN Published by Kate Douglas on 28 February 2013 “The African continent has continued to blossom, where today it is seen as a rife continent for investment,” said Zunaid Bulbulia, CFO of MTN.
Africa’s dependency on trade with Europe is declining Published by Kate Douglas on 25 February 2013 Charles Brewer, managing director for DHL sub-Saharan Africa, highlights three trends seen in Africa’s trade in recent years.
Meet the Boss: Charles Brewer, MD, DHL Express sub-Saharan Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 23 February 2013 Charles Brewer, managing director of DHL Express for sub-Saharan Africa, answers our questions.
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.”
Entering Africa: where is a good place to start? Published by Kate Douglas on 20 February 2013 KPMG’s Anthony Thunstrom identifies the markets that offer companies a good entry point to expand into Africa.
Three mega-trends fuelling investor interest in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 18 February 2013 Professional services firm KPMG has identified three mega-trends that have sparked investor interest in Africa.
Africa becoming an increasingly important trading partner for BRICS countries Published by Kate Douglas on 15 February 2013 BRICS countries’ trade with Africa has grown faster than the economic bloc’s trade with any other region in the world.
Why infrastructure investment is a way for mining companies to mitigate political risk in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 15 February 2013 Mining companies should invest in infrastructure development to win the support of the local population and to mitigate political risk.
Increasingly wealthy Nigerians: fast cars, healthy foods and fashionable clothing Published by Kate Douglas on 13 February 2013 Nigeria offers investment potential for companies looking to capitalise off the population’s increased consumer spending power.
Africa set to become the IFC’s top investment destination, although risks remain Published by Kate Douglas on 12 February 2013 “We see the impact of Africa rising in our investments,” says the IFC’s Bernard Sheahan.
Majority of SA agribusinesses would consider opportunities in rest of Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 11 February 2013 South African agribusiness companies are eyeing the rest of the continent for growth.
