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.
Consumer growth is a reality in Liberia, says local Coca-Cola bottler Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 September 2013 The Coca-Cola Company has a plan to empower women through its 5by20 programme.
Guinea-Bissau holds untapped business potential, but challenges remain Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 September 2013 Despite political and economic difficulties, Guinea-Bissau does offer numerous untapped business opportunities.
Eight years on: Post-war optimism in Liberia Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 September 2013 “Despite Liberia’s improvements, business people should not lose sight of the fact that the country is still in a recovery phase.”
DHL country manager discusses Côte d’Ivoire’s business environment Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 September 2013 “The political outlook is currently stable, at least for the short term. It has been about a year without any serious trouble.”
Mozambique – first and third world in one place Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 August 2013 While Mozambique’s economy has experienced rapid growth over the past years, much of this new wealth has not trickled down to the broader population.
Eight things you probably didn’t know about The Gambia Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 August 2013 Claude Edgard Zocli, country manager for logistics company DHL in The Gambia, shares eight interesting facts and insights about the small West African country.
Examining Cameroon’s unique business environment Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 August 2013 The Central African country of Cameroon is unique in that it has both English and French as official languages.
What companies need to know about doing business in Sudan Published by Kate Douglas on 1 August 2013 Sudan may not be a country that many foreign investors are rushing into, but with its geographic positioning for trade, and opportunities in agriculture and mining, the economy does hold potential for those willing to take on a challenge.
Gabon luring foreign companies through attractive incentives Published by Kate Douglas on 25 July 2013 Gabon is not known as one of the easiest business environments, but recent investments show that multinational companies are finding opportunities in the country of less than two million people.
Why business people should give Sierra Leone a second look Published by Kate Douglas on 18 July 2013 “One of the biggest challenges is the misconception about the state of insecurity, particularly for those who have never been to Sierra Leone.”
Why the troubles in eastern DRC shouldn’t deter business people Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 July 2013 With large areas of uncultivated arable land and unexploited mineral deposits, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is arguably the country in Africa that holds the most untapped potential.
‘Use the resources of Mauritius to cater for the international market,’ says DHL manager Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 July 2013 When Rahman Bholah left Mauritius in 1982 to pursue a career as a chartered accountant in the UK, he didn’t plan on ever permanently returning to the island.
Rwanda – a tiny country that has made great progress Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 June 2013 Rwanda has made great strides since the dark days of its 1994 genocide.