Urbanisation in sub-Saharan Africa: Driving demand for affordable housing Published by Otavio Veras on 14 May 2018 The fastest-growing urban centres are the small towns with less than 300,000 people.
Urbanisation in sub-Saharan Africa: City master plans Published by Otavio Veras on 13 April 2018 By 2030, cities in sub-Saharan Africa will be home to 715 million people, or 47% of the population.
Ethiopia’s hotel industry needs help to encourage tourism Published by Orthodox Tefera on 23 January 2018 To spur tourism growth and development, Ethiopia must improve the hotel industry and the infrastructure that supports it.
Paul Boynton: Private equity – a return of investor confidence and greater deal flow expected in 2018 Published by Paul Boynton on 12 December 2017 One consequence of slower years is that the private equity industry has accumulated a mountain of cash while waiting for the right projects to back.
Watch: Senegal’s new airport aims to be busiest in West Africa Published by Sofia Christensen on 12 December 2017 Senegal’s new international airport opened on 7 December 2017.
Aviation as a catalyst for growth in Africa Published by Richard Li on 7 November 2017 Investment in aviation has a multiplier effect on the wider economy.
Belt and Road Initiative – African countries offer major investment opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 1 November 2017 Countries in Africa are set to benefit from the opportunities presented by the Belt and Road Initiative.
Improved electricity supply can be a game changer for African businesses Published by Paul Cleal on 31 October 2017 As African economies evolve, the services sector is growing as a proportion of these economies, and electricity is a non-negotiable ingredient for businesses in this sector to operate efficiently.
Pension funds – should they be financing infrastructure in Africa? Published by Gerald Gondo on 23 October 2017 In principle, the asset class presents a compelling natural ‘fit’ to the longer-term liability profile of most pension funds.
How Walvis Bay is positioning itself to become the trade hub for Southern Africa Published by Confidence Musariri on 5 September 2017 Walvis Bay is redeveloping its port to attract more business.
Desalination? Africa should rather manage its water resources better Published by Andrew Slaughter on 5 September 2017 There’s a case to be made that desalination (removing salt from sea water) is energy-expensive and environmentally harmful.
Francophone Africa’s construction industry: Seizing the opportunities Published by Tidiani Keita on 31 August 2017 Ambitious construction projects in countries such as Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire.
Unpacking renewable energy in Africa Published by Johan Burger on 26 July 2017 Given the lack of infrastructure throughout most of Africa, governments can design their systems from scratch, and in the process leapfrog the industrial age electricity systems.
Profit-making idea: Potential for construction companies along Mozambique’s Nacala corridor Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 June 2017 New logistics corridor offers business opportunities.
