Will West Africa’s proposed ‘eco’ currency ever float? Published by Ronak Gopaldas on 28 April 2014 Plans to launch a common currency flounder in West Africa.
Seeing investment opportunities in post-war Liberia and Sierra Leone Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 March 2014 The West Africa Venture Fund hopes to stimulate economies affected by years of conflict.
Unemployed Liberian youth gravitate to sports gambling Published by Prince Collins on 6 February 2014 Regulated by the government, sports betting is taking off in Liberia.
How can African countries capitalise on the current geopolitical changes? Published by Carlos Lopes on 21 October 2013 “The once dominant influence of the West is diminishing and it will have to metamorphose a new relationship with Africa.”
Hospitality group expects ‘to make a lot of money’ in West Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 September 2013 Mangalis Management is an African hospitality group that wants to put Africa on the map.
Consumer growth is a reality in Liberia, says local Coca-Cola bottler Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 September 2013 The Coca-Cola Company has a plan to empower women through its 5by20 programme.
Africa can invent: Leapfrogging in unsuspected areas Published by Carlos Lopes on 25 September 2013 African countries need to increase spending on research in order to grow innovation.
There is a first mover advantage in francophone Africa, says expert Published by Kate Douglas on 12 September 2013 French-speaking African countries offer just as much investment potential as their English-speaking counterparts.
Eight years on: Post-war optimism in Liberia Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 September 2013 “Despite Liberia’s improvements, business people should not lose sight of the fact that the country is still in a recovery phase.”
BHP Billiton, ArcelorMittal terminate discussions to combine West Africa assets Published by Staff Writer on 8 September 2010 BHP Billiton and ArcelorMittal today jointly announced they have ended discussions to combine the two companies’ iron ore interests in Liberia and Guinea into a single joint venture.
Private equity fund invests in three Ecobank subsidiaries Published by Staff Writer on 4 August 2010 The Ecobank Group has announced that it has reached an agreement with Advanced Finance & Investment Group for an investment of US$14 million in three of its subsidiaries.
Liberia becoming more popular as investment destination Published by Boakai Fofana on 20 July 2010 In the latest of several major investment deals, the Liberian government has signed a $3 billion agreement with mining giant BHP Billiton.
Liberia’s rubber sub-sector holds investment potential Published by Staff Writer on 6 July 2010 Liberia’s National Investment Commission (NIC) is inviting foreign and local investors to invest in the county’s rubber sub-sector.
BHP Billiton reaches iron ore agreement with Liberia Published by Staff Writer on 14 June 2010 BHP Billiton announced that it has concluded a mineral development agreement with the government of Liberia in relation to four major iron ore leases