Profit-making idea: Financing local service providers in Africa’s extractive industries Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 December 2022 Investors seeking opportunities in Africa should consider backing domestic companies that provide services to international mining, and oil and gas operators.
Why Equity Group CEO James Mwangi is betting on the DRC Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 June 2022 James Mwangi, CEO of Kenya-based banking outfit Equity Group Holdings, believes the country has the potential to “succeed big”.
Higher prices, demand revs up copper mining activities in Zambia and DRC Published by Conrad Onyango on 6 May 2022 One of the industry’s most influential players has called the moment an “inflection point” for the metal.
Electric battery manufacturing – could this be Africa’s next big thing? Published by Conrad Onyango on 1 December 2021 The private sector, politicians and regional lenders have come behind Africa’s first regional electric battery manufacturing initiative, taking shape in the cobalt-rich DRC.
Congolese entrepreneur seizes the opportunity in sunflower oil production Published by Rose Ngoy on 8 November 2021 The vegetable oil produced by Ange Kanonga’s company, Mimosa Simence, replaces oil imported through Zambia.
High-tech internet solution across the Congo River links Kinshasa, Brazzaville Published by Seth Onyango on 25 September 2021 Alphabet’s Project Taara is now beaming high-speed internet across the Congo River.
Copper is the new oil: Green economy could be a boon for Africa’s copper producers Published by Natalie Greve on 28 May 2021 The green transition will support a surge in copper demand.
Africa’s sleeping giant: Seven things businesspeople should know about the DRC Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 May 2021 CEO discusses the opportunities in the country and the challenges investors should be aware of.
From Ethiopia to Seychelles: Citibank economist on how investors should think about Africa’s frontier markets Published by Jeanette Clark on 7 April 2021 With the right structural and regulatory reforms, many frontier markets in Africa could offer attractive opportunities for investors.
Agribusiness prospects in East and Southern Africa: Investor shares his insights Published by Betsy G Henderson on 25 March 2021 Locally produced agricultural products to supply Angola’s retailers and animal feed for poultry and fishery companies. These are just two of the region’s agribusiness opportunities.
Cities instead of countries: Investors in Africa thinking in new ways about geography Published by EY Global on 9 November 2020 As investment spreads to more sectors of the African economy, investors are also thinking in new ways about its geography.
A platform to track vehicles and children in the DRC: Entrepreneur shares his story Published by Nelly Murungi on 17 July 2020 Kintrack, located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has developed an app-based platform to track vehicles and children.
In 2100, five out of the ten most populous countries in the world will be in Africa Published by Katharina Buchholz on 26 January 2020 While in 2020, five out of the ten most populous countries in the world were located in Asia, the picture will look different in 2100.
Doing business in the DRC: On-the-ground insight Published by Djo Moupondo on 5 December 2019 Djo Moupondo discusses what it’s like operating on the ground in the DRC.