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.

Ethiopian Airlines will later this year become the third African airline to join the Star Alliance network.

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.