Profit-making idea: Starting a tourism-related business in Côte d’Ivoire Published by Staff Writer on 8 May 2019 Côte d’Ivoire wants to be Africa’s fifth biggest tourism destination by 2025.
Mark Doumba: What chocolate and batteries can teach us about Globalisation 4.0 Published by Mark Doumba on 20 February 2019 Why is an investment in Hershey’s more profitable than an investment in concentrated upstream cocoa operations in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire? asks Mark Doumba.
The journey so far: Carolyn Campbell, partner, Emerging Capital Partners Published by Justin Probyn on 20 December 2018 ‘Life as an entrepreneur in the African space is full of ‘if only I had known this!”
Cosmic retail boom in Côte d’Ivoire as economic recovery spurs shift to formal shopping Published by Staff Writer on 20 December 2018 Côte d’Ivoire’s most extensive shopping and leisure centre sees record footfall in opening weeks.
Côte d’Ivoire’s cashew processing sector is at the crossroads Published by Victoria Crandall on 28 May 2018 Côte d’Ivoire only processes infinitesimal volumes of its cashew crop, as the global industry is concentrated in India and Vietnam.
Unpacking the trends in Francophone Africa’s banking industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 April 2018 Discussing the industry with PwC partner Pierre-Antoine Balu.
Supermarket surge on the cards for Côte d’Ivoire Published by Staff Writer on 23 October 2017 The current development of modern trade and a growing middle class is creating a shift towards more formalised shopping experiences.
The challenges facing West Africa’s chocolate industry Published by Victoria Crandall on 25 September 2017 West Africa, the world’s leading cocoa producer, is grappling with the aftermath of a disastrous 2016/17 cocoa season.
Francophone Africa’s construction industry: Seizing the opportunities Published by Tidiani Keita on 31 August 2017 Ambitious construction projects in countries such as Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire.
Hotel group sees potential in French-speaking West Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 July 2017 We speak to the Mangalis Hotel Group CEO on the potential he sees in French-speaking West Africa.
Introducing the eCFA: A digital currency for French-speaking west Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 10 January 2017 Once fully implemented, it will operate alongside the region’s fiat hard currency, the CFA, as legal tender.
Climate-smart investment opportunities in four African countries Published by Helen Sullivan on 28 November 2016 Highlighting the potential in renewable energy, agriculture and urban infrastructure.
The paradox of market-dominant minorities in Africa Published by Brian Klaas on 10 October 2016 Though the economies of many African countries are dominated by minorities, politicians often choose to accept the benefits.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s top five shopping malls Published by Staff Writer on 21 September 2016 Rated according to their attractiveness for international brands.
