FDI inflows in the face of socio-political risks: The cases of Nigeria and Egypt Published by Isaac Kwaku Fokuo Jr and Aparupa Chakravarti on 29 February 2016 Countries can continue to attract FDI even in the midst of political and social risk.
What outsiders need to understand about Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 February 2016 ‘It’s a market like any other. If you are looking for opportunities or for conflict, you will find it,’ says the African Development Bank’s former president.
Kenya: KFC boss on lessons learnt, and why the money is not just in Nairobi Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 February 2016 Since it entered the Kenyan market in 2011, KFC has opened 10 stores and plans to add six more later this year.
Pizza Hut tweaking its menu to accommodate local tastes in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 February 2016 Pizza chain set to open shop in a number of countries.
Kenyan consumers confusing Japanese products with Chinese goods Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 February 2016 Japan wants to boost exports to Kenya.
Charles Robertson on why there is much to like in Nigeria Published by Charles Robertson on 11 February 2016 We have always maintained that Nigeria’s future does not lie with oil, and are encouraged by the high quality government team that is pushing hard for diversification.
Nigerian economic outlook: Headwinds with bright spots Published by Jill Malandrino on 9 February 2016 The National Bureau of Statistics released a report that reviews current economic conditions in Nigeria.
Private health sectors across Africa offer significant business investment returns Published by Nicole Serfontein on 2 February 2016 Rising chronic conditions, population growth, increasing life-expectancy and poverty stricken public health systems in Africa invites private sector investment and participation.
Nairobi shopping centres: Interview with Garden City mall developer Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 January 2016 We talk to Koome Gikunda, director of shopping centre developer Actis.
Toyota’s expansion in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 26 January 2016 In more than four decades, Toyota has found a way to keep its brand relevant in South Africa, selling more than one million cars in the country.
Competing for FDI: How do Africa’s economies compare with other emerging markets? Published by Kate Douglas on 26 January 2016 What effect will global headwinds have on Africa’s foreign investment inflows, and how do its leading economies compare to other emerging markets?
Uncertainty surrounding naira impacting Nigerian foreign investment Published by Kate Douglas on 22 January 2016 Investors are becoming increasingly wary of putting money in a market which they believe is on the brink of devaluing its currency.
Is your company prepared to do business in Africa in 2016? Published by Dode Seidu on 15 January 2016 Advice on positioning your company to take advantage of Africa’s business opportunities.
Africa CEO Forum head talks about the continent’s economic prospects Published by Staff Writer on 13 January 2016 Amir Ben Yahmed on Africa’s economic outlook and why this year’s Africa CEO Forum has been moved from Geneva to Abidjan.
