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.
Andrea Traversone: Venture capital in Africa – the long-term opportunity for investors Published by Andrea Traversone on 5 September 2018 It is a question of balancing the risks with the undoubted long-term opportunities, says investor at Amadeus Capital Partners.
Mthuli Ncube: A Zimbabwe national venture capital fund? Published by Mthuli Ncube on 3 September 2018 Zimbabwe needs to develop sources of equity funding, real ‘patient capital’, says former chief economist of AfDB.
Francois Gamet: What to expect from the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Published by Francois Gamet on 3 September 2018 Eighteen years after the first FOCAC, China has become Africa’s largest trading partner and a significant source of capital, says Standard Bank head.
Karel Cornelissen: Shrinking power grids key to Africa’s electrification Published by Karel Cornelissen on 24 August 2018 Micro-grids are viewed as an ideal solution to bring power to regions without access in a quick and cost-effective way.
Richard de Roos: Renminbi presents Africa with cost and efficiency advantages Published by Richard de Roos on 13 August 2018 Slow uptake of Chinese currency in Africa belies the renminbi’s potential to support African growth, says Standard Bank Group foreign exchange head.
Mary Iwelumo & Sonny Nwarisi: Opportunities for Nigerian oil and gas companies in agriculture Published by Mary Iwelumo and Sonny Nwarisi on 13 August 2018 Recently the CEO of a local oil company emphasised the need to diversify into agriculture and other non-oil sectors.
Michael Mugasa: Kenya – which way for homebred, local retailers? Published by Michael Mugasa on 13 August 2018 Local retailers will have to set their sights beyond the short term, says partner at PwC Kenya.
Philip Panaino: Could Africa’s long-term trading currency be the renminbi? Published by Philip Panaino on 13 July 2018 Standard Chartered regional head on what is required to facilitate the renminbis next growth phase in Africa.
Alain Ebobissé: Infrastructure in Africa – investors noticing the commercial opportunities Published by Alain Ebobisse on 4 July 2018 Improving Africa’s infrastructure is challenging, but it is also an important commercial opportunity, writes CEO of Africa50.
Michelle Ashworth: What role can DFIs play in promoting the African VC ecosystem? Published by Michelle Ashworth on 29 June 2018 Venture consultant likens Africa’s young VC market to that of Europe’s, China’s and India’s just prior to the maturation of their ecosystems.
Maurizio Caio: Why are there so few unicorns in Africa? Published by Maurizio Caio on 22 June 2018 TLcom Capital founder discusses venture capital in Africa.
Sheel Gill: ‘M&A’ remains a boardroom agenda item for CEOs in East Africa Published by Sheel Gill on 8 June 2018 KPMG East Africa deal advisory head looks at M&A trends.
Gerald Gondo: African urbanisation – a changing dynamic Published by Gerald Gondo on 30 May 2018 Urbanisation is synonymous with infrastructure, writes Gerald Gondo.
