Ronak Gopaldas: How can Africa increase FDI? Published by Ronak Gopaldas on 7 March 2019 Ronak Gopaldas weighs in on the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for businesses and policymakers on the African continent.
Mark Doumba: What chocolate and batteries can teach us about Globalisation 4.0 Published by Mark Doumba on 20 February 2019 Why is an investment in Hershey’s more profitable than an investment in concentrated upstream cocoa operations in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire? asks Mark Doumba.
Ben Leo: The fast-growing consumer potential of Africa’s secondary cities Published by Ben Leo on 13 February 2019 Consumer-focused companies in Africa typically limit their focus to a handful of national capitals or major cities.
NJ Ayuk: 10 developments that will shape Africa’s energy sector in 2019 Published by NJ Ayuk on 22 January 2019 Executive chair of the Africa Energy Chamber on how Africa can further entrench itself as the world’s hottest oil and gas frontier in the coming year.
NJ Ayuk: Is President João Lourenço’s team driving the Angolan oil rebound Published by NJ Ayuk and Joao Gaspar Marques on 9 January 2019 Centurion Law Group CEO discusses Angola’s recent oil reforms.
Louw Barnardt: Business strategy – five steps on how to succeed in the new year Published by Louw Barnardt on 31 December 2018 Strategy will determine the direction in which your business heads and will keep your whole leadership team on the same page, writes Louw Barnardt.
Sebuh Haileleul: How artificial intelligence is spearheading unprecedented change in Africa Published by Sebuh Haileleul on 10 December 2018 Microsoft East Africa boss discusses how artificial intelligence is spearheading unprecedented change in Africa.
NJ Ayuk: In Niger’s oil industry, fortune favours the bold Published by NJ Ayuk and Joao Gaspar Marques on 5 November 2018 ‘Niger is today the new frontier star market in West Africa and an investment opportunity for industry players big and small,’ says Centurion Law Group CEO
John O’ Keefe: The rise and rise of luxury spirits in Africa Published by John O Keefe on 30 October 2018 Luxury is not solely the remit of the ultra-rich. With an increasingly upwardly mobile population, Africa presents immense opportunities for luxury brands, says Diageo executive.
Ameya Upadhyay: Fintech investing in Africa – beyond retail payments and nano-credit Published by Ameya Upadhyay on 25 October 2018 While payments startups are easy to start, the market is driven by network effects, and therefore tends to move toward oligopolies.
Tony Burkson: Investing in Africa for the long haul – a case for investors post Brexit Published by Tony Burkson on 16 October 2018 UK businesses are fully aware they need to forge new partnerships overseas – with Africa viewed as an ideal trading partner, writes CEO of UK Ghana Chamber of Commerce.
Hani Salem Sonbol: Supporting a green economy in Africa through international trade Published by Hani Salem Sonbol on 1 October 2018 ITFC CEO explains how Islamic trade finance can complement African agriculture.
Rahul Ghosh: How Singapore companies can support Africa’s e-commerce boom Published by Rahul Ghosh on 28 September 2018 The race to get a slice of Africa’s digital pie is intensifying, writes regional group director of Enterprise Singapore.
Antonio Pedro: Five roots to Central Africa’s industrialisation Published by Antonio Pedro and Julian Slotman on 17 September 2018 Current investment levels in Central Africa fall short of what is needed for industrialisation to take place, says ECA director.
