United Arab Emirates joining the jostle for Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 5 November 2015 How we made it in Africa’s journalist Kate Douglas takes a closer look at the UAE’s interest in Africa.
Bypassing costly road transport: Port operator looks into river transport in East Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 29 October 2015 DP World is currently talking with authorities in South Sudan about setting up a river port to transport containers along the White Nile to Lake Victoria.
Kenya seeking foreign investment to ramp up food production Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2015 Despite having vast areas of arable land and over 75% of the population involved in farming, Kenya remains a net food importer.
Why India is strengthening economic links with Africa Published by Catherine Grant Makokera on 27 October 2015 Much like regional integration within the African context, links between India and African economies continue to deepen at a functional level driven by traders and investors, without much regard to political initiatives.
Ethiopia has undersupply of branded hotel chains Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 October 2015 Hotel operators could benefit from Ethiopia’s growing tourism sector, rising business travel and Addis Ababa’s position as the continent’s diplomatic capital.
Should investors put their money in Kenya? We speak to KenInvest boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 October 2015 We caught up with Dr Moses Ikiara, managing director of KenInvest, to discuss investor protection, corruption and perceptions of Kenya as an investment destination.
Emirates’ eyes fastened on Africa – an ‘underserved’ air transport market Published by Kate Douglas on 20 October 2015 The airline is growing in Africa, but is growth limited by protectionism of African national carriers?
Nine reasons why doing business in Rwanda is a smart strategy Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 14 October 2015 Rwanda is often overlooked as a profitable and viable investment destination.
Why the Dubai Chamber of Commerce is opening an office in Mozambique Published by Kate Douglas on 12 October 2015 The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry is looking to expand its physical presence in Africa.
Thoughts on Chinese workers in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 October 2015 Is there reason to be concerned that the Chinese are taking jobs away from Africans?
Noodling on Kellogg’s African deal: Why global investors are turning to Africa and what it means Published by Jude Uzonwanne on 5 October 2015 The Kellogg-Tolaram deal is just one of an increasing number of global acquisitions of African companies.
A.T. Kearney ranks Gabon and Botswana as Africa’s top retail markets Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 September 2015 In its recently published 2015 African Retail Development Index, consultancy A.T. Kearney ranks African countries according to their attractiveness for retail expansion.
Toys giant Hasbro puts down deeper roots in South African market Published by Kate Douglas on 21 September 2015 Global toys and games company, Hasbro, is looking to gain a larger share of the South African market with the launch of its local subsidiary.
Culture shock: Helping Chinese investors to better integrate in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 September 2015 China House is assisting Chinese companies to do better business in Africa.
