Views from the ground

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.

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.

Views from the ground

John O’ Keefe: The rise and rise of luxury spirits in Africa

Ameya Upadhyay: Fintech investing in Africa – beyond retail payments and nano-credit

Tony Burkson: Investing in Africa for the long haul – a case for investors post Brexit

Hani Salem Sonbol: Supporting a green economy in Africa through international trade

Rahul Ghosh: How Singapore companies can support Africa’s e-commerce boom

Antonio Pedro: Five roots to Central Africa’s industrialisation

Andrea Traversone: Venture capital in Africa – the long-term opportunity for investors

Mthuli Ncube: A Zimbabwe national venture capital fund?

Francois Gamet: What to expect from the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation

Karel Cornelissen: Shrinking power grids key to Africa’s electrification

Richard de Roos: Renminbi presents Africa with cost and efficiency advantages

Mary Iwelumo & Sonny Nwarisi: Opportunities for Nigerian oil and gas companies in agriculture

Michael Mugasa: Kenya – which way for homebred, local retailers?

Philip Panaino: Could Africa’s long-term trading currency be the renminbi?

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