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.
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”.
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.
