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.
The decline of Sudan’s cappuccino-sipping middle class Published by James Copnall on 3 November 2014 Sudan’s boom years ended when South Sudan seceded in 2011.
From Egypt to Zimbabwe: Seeing profits where others see instability Published by Kate Douglas on 17 September 2014 “Investors should focus on positioning themselves on the right side of policy, as opposed to politics.”
Which African cities will offer the best opportunities in the coming years? Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 August 2014 PwC says investors should look beyond Lagos, Kinshasa and Johannesburg.
Crisis in South Sudan shows major business risks remain in parts of Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 January 2014 Recent violence in South Sudan could erase much of the country’s progress since independence.
China’s investment in Africa is positive, says advisor Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 December 2013 The Sino-Africa Centre of Excellence is focused on improving relations between Africa and China.
