Sudan

Regional trade expected to be the big winner as South Sudan, Sudan look to re-open border

Published by Seth Onyango on 31 August 2021

Sudan and South Sudan will reopen their borders on October 1 for the first time in 11 years, in a deal expected to re-calibrate trade between the two states and usher in a new diplomatic dawn for the erstwhile foes.

Building an integrated agriculture-focused business in Sudan

Published by African Hidden Champions Initiative on 6 July 2021

How the Mahgoub Sons Group became a major player in Sudan’s agribusiness and food industry.

Sudan’s honeymoon period is already over

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 11 November 2019

Sudan needs $5 billion in budget support to avoid economic collapse, and has enough foreign currency reserves for just a few weeks.

The financial services sector in Sudan

Published by Johan Burger on 14 May 2018

Investors with the requisite risk appetite have several opportunities to select from, should they be interested in targeting Sudan.

Doing business in Sudan: Investments and untapped opportunities

Published by Johan Burger on 7 May 2018

The country has a GDP of US$96bn, which is higher than East African favourites of Ethiopia and Kenya, in spite of having had to endure USA sanctions and embargoes.

The resurgence of Sudan: From zero to…

Published by Johan Burger on 5 April 2018

According to Trading Economics, Sudan has the sixth-largest GDP in Africa, in spite of US and EU sanctions and embargoes.

Post-sanctions Sudan: A unique opportunity for frontier-market investors?

Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 16 August 2017

It is rumoured that a delegation from a prominent US carmaker recently visited Khartoum to scout for opportunities.

Profit-making idea: Keep an eye on developments in Sudan

Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2017

Sudan could soon emerge as one of Africa’s business and investment hotspots, if decades-old US economic sanctions are lifted.

African passports: The powerful, the weak and the (now) barred from the US

Published by Kate Douglas on 30 January 2017

US President Donald Trump has now banned visa access to citizens from three African nations. We look at the continent’s most powerful and weakest passports.

The rise of Africa’s megacities

Published by Eve Strauss on 3 October 2016

Dar es Salaam, Casablanca, Nairobi and Khartoum poised for megacity status.

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.

Doing business in Sudan: DAL Group’s innovative approach to growth

Published by Heba Hashem on 24 August 2015

Ihab Daoud Abdellatif of DAL Food explains how a focus on innovation and a commitment to social partnerships have helped the company overcome the unique challenges of running a business based in Sudan.

Airline Flydubai increasing its business on the continent

Published by Kate Douglas on 10 March 2015

UAE’s low-cost airline Flydubai is increasing its routes to several destinations in northern and eastern Africa.

Talking Africa perceptions vs reality with the first woman to bike around the continent

Published by Kate Douglas on 4 November 2014

South African Jolandie Rust shares some of her insight into, and experiences of, travelling in Africa.

Sudan

Regional trade expected to be the big winner as South Sudan, Sudan look to re-open border

Building an integrated agriculture-focused business in Sudan

Sudan’s honeymoon period is already over

The financial services sector in Sudan

Doing business in Sudan: Investments and untapped opportunities

The resurgence of Sudan: From zero to…

Post-sanctions Sudan: A unique opportunity for frontier-market investors?

Profit-making idea: Keep an eye on developments in Sudan

African passports: The powerful, the weak and the (now) barred from the US

The rise of Africa’s megacities

China’s slowdown: What it means for African trade

Doing business in Sudan: DAL Group’s innovative approach to growth

Airline Flydubai increasing its business on the continent

Talking Africa perceptions vs reality with the first woman to bike around the continent

10 business ideas to pursue in Africa: Packaging, baked goods, affordable housing and more

Nine business ideas to pursue in Africa: Poultry, cannabis, vocational training and more

Creating a fruit juice business in Sierra Leone: The story of Sierra Juice

Made-in-Uganda diaper company secures export market

31-year-old Nigerian reveals how he established his rice production business

Eight agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa worth pursuing in 2021

Namibia: Entrepreneur quits job and moves back home to start agribusiness venture

Nigerian entrepreneur turns side-hustle into thriving bakery business

Africa’s fastest-growing economies in 2022: Forecasts for Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and more

How this Dutch entrepreneur built an organic agribusiness company in East Africa

How China’s supply chain crunch is impacting African businesses

Supplying fries to international fast-food chains: Kenyan company sees big potential

Exporting chillies from Uganda to Europe: How this entrepreneur built her business

Africa’s farmers are increasingly using digital tools but not everyone feels the benefits

Craft chocolate: Ugandan manufacturer biting into rising global demand

Investor sees digitalisation transforming sectors from pharma to financial services in Africa

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