UK-based Soma Oil & Gas talks about its plans in Somalia Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2013 Soma Oil & Gas is the first company to sign an oil deal with the new Somali government.
Notes from the Nigerian frontier Published by Mark Mobius on 19 August 2013 Despite some political and economic instability, Nigeria offers a range of investment and growth opportunities.
Q&A: Unpacking Somaliland’s business potential Published by Kate Douglas on 1 August 2013 The Somaliland Development Corporation looks to bridge international investors and local community interests in Somaliland.
Why a Caribbean bank decided to invest in Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2013 Companies located in the Caribbean are not known to be major investors in Africa.
Burundi promoting its business opportunities to South African SMEs Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2013 Burundi is looking to position itself as a business and trade hub.
Hotel group sees opportunities in Africa’s emerging industrial towns Published by Kate Douglas on 17 July 2013 Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, with brands such as Radisson Blu, has identified a number of African cities with strong business potential.
Africa and the BRICS: a win-win partnership? Published by Mthuli Ncube on 12 July 2013 The emergence of the BRICS as major global players has raised hope that a win-win partnership could foster the development of the continent.
Africa: hard work, but worth it Published by Kelly Meredith on 5 July 2013 With the world looking to Africa as the next expansion frontier, it’s all too easy for companies to rush in unprepared.
General Electric to expand its investments in Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 2 July 2013 General Electric is in the process of expanding its investments into sub-Saharan Africa as part of the recently announced Power Initiative.
Obama says Africa is rising, but youth will determine the continent’s future Published by Kate Douglas on 1 July 2013 “If prosperity is broadly shared here in Africa, that middle class will be an enormous market for our goods,” said US president Obama.
Obama’s trip to Africa: worth every penny Published by Jonathan Berman on 25 June 2013 “US commercial interests alone make Africa an important destination for the President.”
Moving from the ‘why’ of investing in Africa toward the ‘how’ of driving private sector growth Published by Michael Lalor on 24 June 2013 “While sceptics still abound, the evidence of the continent’s clear progress over the past decade is irrefutable.”
Africa beyond the numbers: getting down to business Published by Charlie Pistorius on 18 June 2013 The risks to doing business in Africa are no more daunting than those faced in parts of Asia, Latin America or in Russia.
Euromonitor’s top five frontier markets in Africa for long term investment Published by Media Eghbal on 14 June 2013 Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania and Cameroon stand out as attractive markets for long term investment, according to Euromonitor.
