Rural electrification in Africa: An economic development opportunity? Published by Jean-Michel Huet and Aurelien Boiteau on 30 April 2017 Decentralised power generation projects – based on renewable energies – could be the key to unlocking this high-potential market.
Investors have high hopes for Ghana, says finance minister Published by Peter Clottey on 28 April 2017 To achieve its goal, Ghana abolished 14 ‘nuisance taxes’.
Unpacking Kenya as an investment destination Published by Cavan Osborne on 25 April 2017 Kenya offers a mix of third-world buzz and opportunity along with first-world luxuries.
Africa’s FMCG industry: Navigating between opportunity and uncertainty Published by Pamela Wadi and Max Gebhart on 21 April 2017 Examining the various issues facing the FMCG sector in Africa, and the opportunities that exist for potential investors should these risks be mitigated.
Botswana – the most attractive investment destination in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 19 April 2017 Botswana’s strategic location, skilled workforce and a politically stable environment have attracted the attention of international investors.
Why African farmers are part of the climate change equation Published by Patrick Dupoux and Younes Zrikem on 14 April 2017 The international climate community has not seen African agriculture projects as good investments. But underfunding these projects puts the whole world at risk.
Dual currency funding absorbs liquidity shocks in African real estate market Published by Staff Writer on 4 April 2017 Funding commercial property developments with a mix of hard and local currency provides an innovative mechanism for Africa’s commercial real estate sector.
Uber: No deal breakers for doing business in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 March 2017 Uber had to tweak its developed-country business practices to align with the local realities in African countries such as South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria.
Djibouti wants to attract light-manufacturing industries as wages rise in China Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 March 2017 The tiny country of Djibouti wants to leverage its geographic location, at the entrance of the Red Sea, to become a logistics and light-manufacturing hub.
South Africa: Key issues and challenges Published by Mark Mobius on 21 March 2017 What renowned investor Mark Mobius learned from a recent visit to South Africa.
Mara Delta betting on debt-burdened Mozambique Published by Kate Douglas on 16 March 2017 The property company says many of its competitors have fled African markets, allowing the firm to negotiate better deals.
China-Africa relations: Musings from the Belt and Road initiative Published by Adefolake Adeyeye on 9 March 2017 The initiative would open up a number of routes for transferring goods to Africa and within Africa.
French hotel group backing Ethiopia with over 1,000 new rooms Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 March 2017 One of Addis Ababa’s appeals is its significant air linkages.
Overlooked Burkina Faso offers higher returns for investors willing to roll up their sleeves Published by Kate Douglas on 3 March 2017 ‘Because there is such a low supply of equity capital, you are likely to get better terms when you are making the investment.’