More than 2 billion. That is how many people are expected to live in Africa by 2050.

Standard Bank analyst Simon Freemantle has identified five key trends that will propel Africa’s ongoing economic reinvigoration in the next four decades.

East Africa can move from its current annual average of 5% GDP growth to 11% within the next five years, said Richard Sezibera, secretary general of the East African Community.

Africa offers high growth rates and relatively low barriers to foreign firms, but how can they manage its unique challenges and risks?

MTN has been named the most valued brand in Africa whilst Shell received the nod as the most valued non-African brand in the inaugural Brand Africa 100 rankings.