South Africa: Still the gateway to Africa? Published by Matthew M. Sandretto on 8 November 2016 Looking at its transport infrastructure, location and internal opportunities.
Why Africa needs Asia to reach its growth potential Published by Sunil Kaushal on 4 November 2016 Asia is poised to play dominant role in Africa’s future growth in the wake of Brexit.
Rethinking capitalism in Africa Published by Wildu du Plessis on 1 November 2016 Despite its challenges, Africa is the last capitalist frontier.
Why Zambia’s top food business attracted investment from UK’s CDC Published by Kate Douglas on 27 October 2016 Zambeef is a leading farm-to-shop supplier of meat, dairy, eggs, edible oils and flour. It operates the in-store butcheries for Shoprite, one of Africa’s top supermarket chains.
Ghana could be fourth-largest oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa by 2020 Published by Ecobank Research on 21 October 2016 Despite the low oil prices, Ghana is attractive to investors for several reasons, says Ecobank.
Foreign investment: Is it spurring African growth? Published by Richard Li on 18 October 2016 Lower growth rates mean that attracting foreign investment is key to the continent’s future.
Where to after AGOA? Published by Peter Fabricius on 11 October 2016 Can a new, more reciprocal, trade relationship be structured between the US and Africa after the current iteration expires?
Could Ivanka Trump shoes soon be made in Ethiopia? Published by Kate Douglas on 11 October 2016 The brand is produced by Chinese shoe manufacturer Huajian Group, which is steadily moving production to Ethiopia.
Volkswagen: Why now is the time to produce the Polo Vivo in Kenya Published by Justin Probyn on 7 October 2016 The last car VW produced in Kenya was the Beetle, in the 1970s.
Is Nigeria losing its investment appeal? Published by Staff Writer on 6 October 2016 Falling commodity prices, coupled with the depreciation of the naira, have contributed to the reduction of Nigeria’s attractiveness as an investment destination in general.
Africa’s shifting growth figures demand investor staying power Published by Staff Writer on 27 September 2016 ‘Africa must still be viewed as a long-term prospect and companies who enter its markets need the stamina to weather both good and bad market conditions.’
Calvin Klein owner could source 25% of its production from Africa in five years Published by Kate Douglas on 26 September 2016 Eastern Africa has the potential to compete with clothing manufacturing giants like China and Bangladesh.
Inga dream again deferred Published by Peter Fabricius on 26 September 2016 The vision of a dam that would light up half of Africa has been shimmering on the horizon for decades.
The dos and don’ts of doing business in Nigeria Published by Mills Soko on 12 September 2016 Unravelling the complexities of the Nigerian market.
