Why Carlyle Group CEO is bullish about private equity in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 7 August 2014 If there is going to be a great explosion in private equity, it will be in Africa, says David Rubenstein.
US-Africa Summit: Six investment ideas for US firms seeking returns in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 August 2014 Investment perspectives from top business leaders.
Fund manager explains why he is investing in Zimbabwe Published by Andrew Lapping on 1 August 2014 “I far prefer to invest in companies where things are dire and the dire scenario is expected to persist.”
Want to crack the Nigerian market? Five tips for consumer goods companies Published by Kate Douglas on 30 July 2014 McKinsey shares some strategies for success in the Nigerian market.
New investors eye African opportunities Published by Paul Sinclair on 29 July 2014 Investors with long-term outlooks will help fundamentally shift the pattern of investment into Africa.
Nigeria: Insecurity and its impact on business Published by Anna Rosenberg on 28 July 2014 Opinions among local entrepreneurs and international business leaders about Nigeria’s security challenges differ widely.
African private equity deals better priced than those globally, say experts Published by Kate Douglas on 25 July 2014 “It is the right time for investors to seriously look into Africa,” says Ngalaah Chuphi, partner at Ethos Private Equity.
Is Africa rich enough for McDonald’s? Published by Borko Handjiski on 23 July 2014 In sub-Saharan Africa only South Africa and Mauritius have been able to attract the global food chain.
Are exchange controls a benefit or detriment to African business? Published by Kate Douglas on 22 July 2014 A look at the complexities of exchange controls in Africa and the role they are currently playing in South Africa.
Don’t ignore what Africa does best – the informal sector Published by Kate Douglas on 21 July 2014 Nigerian-American journalist and author, Dayo Olopade, talks about the heart of Africa’s commercial activity.
Danone acquires stake in dairy company linked to Kenyan president Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 July 2014 French food giant Danone has bought a 40% stake in East African milk processor Brookside Dairy.
Three things you should understand about African stock markets Published by Kate Douglas on 16 July 2014 What investors should know about using Africa’s stock markets to tap into its growth story.
Nigeria’s GDP: Bigger but slower Published by Yvonne Mhango on 15 July 2014 Renaissance Capital’s Yvonne Mhango looks at Nigeria’s growth prospects.
Mark Mobius: How big are emerging markets? Published by Mark Mobius on 9 July 2014 Statistical studies of gross domestic product in emerging markets have been in the news recently.