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.
