Republic of the Congo

African countries tap into global gas demand with new floating terminals

Published by Conrad Onyango on 24 January 2023

As Europe looks to new sources of gas, African countries are finding cheaper and faster alternatives to monetise and export its vast gas reserves.

Mango, maize and palm oil: Opportunities in Congo’s agriculture sector

Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 June 2022

Congo-based businessman Michel Djombo highlights three opportunities he believes hold potential for prospective investors and entrepreneurs.

Congo: Potential for increased production of livestock and vegetables

Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 May 2022

The Republic of Congo imports significant volumes of animal protein and therefore offers investment opportunities throughout the livestock production value chain.

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.

Online business strategies mark new era in Brazzaville

Published by Gessye Safou-Mat on 8 June 2020

As expats closely watch developments in the Republic of the Congo, some entrepreneurs refine their marketing strategies.

Rebecca Enonchong on doing business as a tech startup in French-speaking Africa

Published by Justin Norman on 19 April 2020

Entrepreneur shares her experiences.

NJ Ayuk: Congo and OPEC – a marriage of mutual need

Published by NJ Ayuk on 30 April 2018

For Congo, OPEC membership means greater access to information, partnerships, contacts and a voice at the decision-making table, writes CEO of Centurion Law Group.

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.

Brazzaville hotel: Radisson Blu targeting Central Africa business travellers

Published by Kate Douglas on 11 September 2015

“Your demand and ramp-up factor in a market like this is far greater than it would be in say Sandton,” says the group’s Andrew McLachlan.

Meet the Boss: Alex Kitio, country manager, Carmudi Cameroon and Congo

Published by Kate Douglas on 26 May 2015

“My message is very simple: be humble.”

What it means to be middle class in the Republic of the Congo

Published by Jennifer Lazuta on 7 November 2014

Republic of Congo: everyone is poor in this small oil-producing country, the middle class just less so.

US-Africa trade: A look at the real issues around AGOA

Published by Kate Douglas on 1 August 2014

How successful has AGOA been in the past 14 years and what future does it hold for Africa?

Young Malian talks about impact investing in francophone Africa

Published by Kate Douglas on 15 May 2014

Issam Chleuh sees opportunity for entrepreneurs to be innovators in Africa’s French-speaking countries.

Five African boom towns offering untapped opportunities

Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 March 2014

Across sub-Saharan Africa there are towns and cities experiencing fast growth on the back of new mining and oil projects or other business activities.

Republic of the Congo

African countries tap into global gas demand with new floating terminals

Mango, maize and palm oil: Opportunities in Congo’s agriculture sector

Congo: Potential for increased production of livestock and vegetables

High-tech internet solution across the Congo River links Kinshasa, Brazzaville

Online business strategies mark new era in Brazzaville

Rebecca Enonchong on doing business as a tech startup in French-speaking Africa

NJ Ayuk: Congo and OPEC – a marriage of mutual need

China’s slowdown: What it means for African trade

Brazzaville hotel: Radisson Blu targeting Central Africa business travellers

Meet the Boss: Alex Kitio, country manager, Carmudi Cameroon and Congo

What it means to be middle class in the Republic of the Congo

US-Africa trade: A look at the real issues around AGOA

Young Malian talks about impact investing in francophone Africa

Five African boom towns offering untapped opportunities

Tanzania: Entrepreneur sees ‘a lot of money’ in agriculture

The entrepreneur exporting Tanzania’s agricultural products to Europe

Ghanaian CEO shares lessons from building a retail business

Ghana: From side hustle to 16 stores – a retail entrepreneur’s story

Building an investable and scalable business in Kenya: Founders share their thoughts

Entrepreneur spots opportunity in Nigeria’s informal retail market

DRC could be lucrative market for Zambia and other neighbours

Tanzania: From rejections to $40m – an entrepreneur’s rocky road to success

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