DRC

Congo’s ‘new’ government is anything but

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 27 August 2019

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday announced a new government.

Why growth in electric vehicles could mean good times for mining in the DRC

Published by Justin Probyn on 19 December 2017

The DRC has the world’s largest deposits of cobalt – a key element in the batteries of electric cars.

Congolese inventor has a solution to get rural Africa emailing

Published by Kate Douglas on 25 July 2017

A device that makes sending an email over 100-times cheaper.

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.

DRC economy: The giant awakens

Published by Franck Kuwonu on 8 August 2016

Despite conflict, investors continue to pour money into the Great Lakes region.

South African retailer sees wholesale opportunity at DRC-Zambia border

Published by Kate Douglas on 19 November 2015

Fruit & Veg City is planning on setting up a wholesale centre at Kasumbalesa, the border town between the DRC and Zambia.

China’s slowdown: What it means for African trade

Published by Kate Douglas on 2 November 2015

China’s slowing growth, coupled with the fall in commodity prices, could see African exports to China almost halve in value this year.

DRC tries mega-farms to reduce food imports

Published by Nick Long on 2 September 2015

The Democratic Republic of Congo is trying out a large-scale agricultural plan that is, to say the least, ambitious.

Hidden treasures for Congo coffee tasters

Published by Nick Long on 23 June 2015

In 2012, the World Coffee Research Institute described two Kivu provinces in eastern Congo as “a paradise for coffee”.

Dar es Salaam will be Africa's fastest growing city.

Which African cities will offer the best opportunities in the coming years?

Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 August 2014

PwC says investors should look beyond Lagos, Kinshasa and Johannesburg.

East Africa over the next 20 years? Expert shares his thoughts

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 May 2014

East Africa’s star has been shining bright, but what does the future hold for the region?

Seven reasons to pay attention to the Swahili language

Published by Neil Payne on 28 February 2014

Swahili could become a more important language, and anyone looking to Africa should pay attention to it.

Transparency needed to curb Africa’s loss of $38bn through trade mispricing

Published by Kate Douglas on 10 February 2014

The Africa Progress Panel reports that Africa loses more through illicit outflows than it receives through foreign investment.

Six ideas to make a success of your African-based business in 2014

Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 December 2013

DHL country managers provide tips on doing business across the continent.

DRC

Congo’s ‘new’ government is anything but

Why growth in electric vehicles could mean good times for mining in the DRC

Congolese inventor has a solution to get rural Africa emailing

Inga dream again deferred

DRC economy: The giant awakens

South African retailer sees wholesale opportunity at DRC-Zambia border

China’s slowdown: What it means for African trade

DRC tries mega-farms to reduce food imports

Hidden treasures for Congo coffee tasters

Which African cities will offer the best opportunities in the coming years?

East Africa over the next 20 years? Expert shares his thoughts

Seven reasons to pay attention to the Swahili language

Six ideas to make a success of your African-based business in 2014

Building a successful business: Five lessons from top African entrepreneurs

How to start your own profitable African import business from home

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

Manufacturing in Nigeria: Status, challenges and opportunities

Ghana will grow faster than any other economy this year, the IMF says why

Four agriculture-focused companies to inspire Africa

Ghanaian entrepreneur builds clothing business that exports to US and European retailers

Nigerian fruit processing entrepreneur believes networking holds the key to success

Russia’s diplomacy in Africa is going nuclear

Where to invest in Africa? Ranking the top 10 countries

Investment trip to Egypt: One of the most exciting African countries today

Why don’t Africa’s resource exporters collaborate?

What happened to the Single African Sky?

There is nothing surprising about Tunisia’s election

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

Shaun Jayaratnam: US-China trade war and its impact on Africa

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