Fashion group Foschini sees potential in Nigeria, but needs shopping malls Published by Kate Douglas on 28 June 2012 “Africa – we think – is going to be massive, not now but in five to 10 years.”
Africa the last frontier for aviation industry, says easyJet founder Published by Femi Adewunmi on 14 June 2012 “Past experience shows by halving fares, a successful low-cost carrier can encourage those people, who have never previously travelled by air, to fly.”
Survey reveals how British firms feel about doing business with Africa Published by Claude Harding on 11 June 2012 Ninety-two per cent of UK-based business people who currently trade with Africa believe there are opportunities for British companies in the continent.
The not-so-rosy realities of running a large agriculture project in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 June 2012 In many cases establishing a large-scale commercial agriculture project in Africa is a long and rocky road.
Private equity specialist shares his thoughts on investment in Africa Published by Hugo Scott-Gall on 6 June 2012 “I don’t think the risks in Africa are very different from other emerging markets.”
The driving forces behind Africa’s growth Published by Claude Harding on 31 May 2012 Contrary to popular theory, Africa’s sustained and increasing growth cannot be attributed solely to Chinese investment and the commodities boom.
China in Africa – are we really losing out? Published by Charles Adjasi on 30 May 2012 Since the implementation of the Chinese policy of “opening up” under Deng Xiaoping in the 1980s, China’s evolving role in the world today has attracted much attention from all continents including Africa.
Enough capital for African farming, but investors want viable entrepreneurs Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 May 2012 What are the financing options available for an agriculture project in Africa, and particular in Ethiopia?
East Africa – the next frontier for mining in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 May 2012 East Africa has in the last few years attracted a lot of interest from investors in the mining and oil & gas industries.
Emerging markets guru Mark Mobius looks at opportunities in Ghana Published by Claude Harding on 22 May 2012 “All in all, Ghana looks to be a country my investment team and I will continue to watch.”
Why Saudi Arabia needs African agriculture Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 May 2012 The leasing or buying of farmland in Africa by foreign governments and companies has been a heated topic over the past years.
Want a stable cash flow? Invest in Africa’s energy sector, says US firm Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 May 2012 “If you want a stable cash flow over several years then an energy project is worth investing in.”
Why attractive African cities are key to lure investment Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 May 2012 “The attractiveness of urban areas is one of the things investors look at before they make a decision on where to invest.”
Africa’s real estate and construction opportunities cannot be ignored Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 May 2012 Strategy to grow to the “rest of Africa” is not only being implemented by fast-moving consumer goods companies.