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.
A toast to South Africa’s growing black middle class Published by Benjamin Duerr on 20 November 2013 The rise of the black middle class has knock-on effects for consumer-driven and property industries.
Francophone Africa’s technology sector worth investing in, says businessman Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 November 2013 CTIC Dakar offers training, financing and links with industry players to tech startups in Senegal.
Congo looking forward to an economic boom in the coming years Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 September 2013 Oil production and mining are expected to drive Congo’s growth.
Commercial farming in the Congo not for the faint-hearted Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 October 2012 How we made it in Africa looks at how a group of South African farmers is establishing commercial agriculture in the Congo.
Interview: The man behind Africa’s answer to the iPad and iPhone Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 September 2012 How we made it in Africa speaks to Vérone Mankou, the 26 year old entrepreneur behind the African designed Way-C tablet.
South African farmers ready to venture into the Congo Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 February 2011 A group of South African farmers are preparing to go up to the Republic of the Congo and start with commercial agriculture in the central African state.
