Leveraging the African diaspora Published by Eric Guichard on 31 May 2013 Diaspora investment capital can be a sustainable, effective and efficient source of development finance for Africa.
American investor reveals where he sees potential in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 21 May 2013 “I think the African markets in many cases [offer] great value,” said Robert Scharar, fund manager for the US-based Africa Fund.
‘China colonising Africa is a myth,’ says Calestous Juma Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 May 2013 From cheap electronics to multi-million dollar infrastructure projects, China’s presence in Africa has become hard to miss.
Busting the myths about doing business in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 May 2013 Africa needs to deal with the misconceptions around the continent’s size, risks and opportunities by branding and marketing itself better.
Know your business partner in Africa – three simple checks Published by Mitchell Mackay on 9 May 2013 A trusted and capable local business partner is a sought-after commodity in Africa.
Many American companies fail to appreciate Africa’s opportunities, says US-based investor Published by Kate Douglas on 9 May 2013 “I think we are missing an unbelievable opportunity,” says Robert Scharar.
Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 May 2013 Coupled with strong economic growth over the past decade, Nigeria’s huge population presents many business opportunities for companies.
Is the United States missing out on Africa’s opportunities? Published by Kate Douglas on 22 April 2013 The Unites States has been slow to seize the business opportunities on the continent.
What the UAE needs from Africa in order to invest in agriculture Published by Kate Douglas on 17 April 2013 One of the economies that is eyeing Africa’s agricultural potential is the United Arab Emirates.
Why Dubai wants to improve its business relationship with African markets Published by Kate Douglas on 12 April 2013 Dubai, a global trade and business hub, is looking to boost its role as a gateway to trade and investment opportunities in Africa.
The case for investing in sub-Saharan Africa bond markets Published by Joe Delvaux on 10 April 2013 Sub-Saharan Africa is usually not at the forefront of fixed income investors’ minds when thinking about where to look for investment opportunities.
Private equity investors need to bring more to the table than just capital Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 April 2013 As competition for private equity deals in Africa starts to heat up, investors need to be able to clearly demonstrate their true value proposition.
The challenge of attracting capital to African agriculture Published by Allison Spector on 25 March 2013 “There is a real opportunity to build a business in order to serve the growing local market,” says Riaz Currimjee, partner of Surya Capital.
General Motors getting serious about the African market Published by Kate Douglas on 15 March 2013 General Motors sees opportunities in catering for Africa’s growing middle class.
