Why shrewd businesspeople should be eyeing Africa’s smaller economies Published by Richard Li on 13 November 2017 Even if growth in the big African economies is lagging, the smaller countries are accelerating forward.
Industry 4.0 – Is Africa ready for the march of the robots? Published by Richard Li on 9 November 2017 Industrialisation has barely taken root on the African continent and this nascent industry is already facing imminent threats from the robots.
Aviation as a catalyst for growth in Africa Published by Richard Li on 7 November 2017 Investment in aviation has a multiplier effect on the wider economy.
Nigeria and South Africa affecting the overall perception of investors towards Africa Published by Richard Li on 2 November 2017 Owing to the lacklustre performance of Nigeria and South Africa, the overall economic growth of sub-Saharan Africa will be dragged down in the coming years.
Is India enhancing its relationship with Africa? Published by Richard Li on 22 October 2017 Despite the recent drop in commodity prices, India-Africa trade has grown by a significant 115% from 2006 until 2016.
Asian automotive companies on the hunt for growth in Africa Published by Richard Li on 20 October 2017 Chinese and Indian companies need to enhance their brand image.
Debunking the stereotypes about high risks for investing in Africa Published by Richard Li on 11 October 2017 Separating fact from fiction.
What benefits can Africa derive from the BRICS partnership? Published by Richard Li on 1 October 2017 While Africa currently has more significant links with China and India, BRICS provides an avenue to reach out to Brazil and Russia as well.
Aviation outlook in Africa: Clear skies or turbulence ahead? Published by Richard Li on 25 September 2017 Africa represents only about 2% of the global aviation industry.
Overcoming the challenges for manufacturing in Africa Published by Richard Li on 20 September 2017 Despite the high growth rate, industrialisation in Africa has barely taken root.
How will China’s 19th National Congress affect Africa? Published by Richard Li on 6 September 2017 The coming event is equivalent to the United States Presidential elections.
Insights about Africa’s global trade: Risks to its future growth? Published by Richard Li on 2 September 2017 The recent commodities downturn has shown how dependent many African economies are on their natural resources.
Automotive outlook for Africa: Bumpy roads ahead? Published by Richard Li on 23 August 2017 Africa produces slightly less than 1% of all the vehicles in the world.
Africa-Asia partnerships offer new economic opportunities Published by Richard Li on 21 August 2017 While the developed economies are too busy dealing with their own domestic issues, Asia is slowly but surely filling the gap within the African continent.
