BRICS needs to mature before it can challenge current world order Published by Mills Soko and Mzukisi Qobo on 31 May 2016 The BRICS bank is positioning itself to play a significant role in those areas in which the international financial institutions are seen to have failed.
The next wave of Sino-African opportunities Published by Robert Gumede on 27 May 2016 There is a misinformed notion that Africa’s rise is being hijacked by China.
Three myths about China in Kenya Published by Apurva Sanghi and Dylan Conte Johnson on 26 May 2016 Many fear that China spells doom for the Kenyan economy.
10 interesting quotes from the World Economic Forum on Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 May 2016 Comments from top CEOs, including Bob Diamond, Adewale Tinubu and Tony Elumelu.
Power privatisation: Zambia case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 13 May 2016 As an early adopter of privatisation, Zambia hasn’t been able to overcome endemic problems.
Power privatisation: Nigeria case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 11 May 2016 We continue to look at the recent experiences of five nations in their missions to increase electricity supply. In this instalment of our series on privatisation in Africa we feature Nigeria.
Power privatisation: Ghana case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 9 May 2016 We look at the recent experiences of five nations in their missions to increase electricity supply as a part of our series on privatisation in Africa. In this instalment we feature Ghana.
Rwanda set to become first country to deliver cargo using commercial drones Published by Kate Douglas on 6 May 2016 Drones could leapfrog traditional road and rail infrastructure needs.
These are Africa’s fastest-growing cities – and they’ll make or break the continent Published by Robert Muggah and David Kilcullen on 5 May 2016 No part of the planet is urbanising faster than sub-Saharan Africa.
Power privatisation: Kenya case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 5 May 2016 In our series on privatisation in Africa, we look at the recent experiences of five nations in their missions to increase electricity supply. This week we look at Kenya.
Four things to know about Ethiopia’s economy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 April 2016 Why private equity is the best vehicle for investors seeking access to the Ethiopian market, and how currency shortages are having some interesting effects on the economy.
Chinese companies likely to become more localised in Africa Published by Jinghao Lu on 27 April 2016 Chinese companies’ engagement with Africa has become more diverse and complex.
Kigali – one of Africa’s rising cities Published by Busani Bafana on 26 April 2016 Rwandan government implements an ambitious development master plan.
Opinion: East Africa on the way to plugging its infrastructure gap Published by Andrew Ross on 22 April 2016 ‘East Africa has exceptional growth potential and, coupled with the collaborative opportunities within the EAC, the time for international construction firms to get involved is now.’
