What role will commodities play in Africa’s growth over the coming decade? Published by Staff Writer on 8 September 2014 Africa’s resource wealth has long been viewed as a key to unlocking potential economic gains.
Ebola: 50% of multinationals have no policy to deal with pandemics Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 August 2014 New survey reveals many global companies are not prepared to cope with pandemics.
Cameroon must roar: at a 7% minimum Published by Carlos Lopes on 12 August 2014 I am convinced Cameroon can do much better economically.
Can Mozambique’s growth story be sustained? Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 8 July 2014 Forecast to grow at 8% per year over the next five years, Mozambique is benefiting from mineral wealth and infrastructure development.
11 steps for US companies to better engage with African governments Published by Eliot Pence and Robert Fogler on 26 June 2014 Africa can be a promising market for US companies that can demand high standards while allowing for the continent’s growing pains.
South African mining in crisis: Experts share what the future may hold Published by Kate Douglas on 12 June 2014 South Africa is experiencing its longest and costliest platinum mining strike ever.
One of Africa’s largest mining projects reaches important milestone Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 May 2014 The Simandou project could double Guinea’s current GDP.
The truths and fictions of the Africa rising story Published by Nasser Sattar on 19 May 2014 Nasser Sattar looks at the realities of Africa’s growth story.
Oil and mining to be the backbone of East Africa’s economic growth Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 May 2014 Oil, gas and mining developments could have positive spill-over effects for the rest of the economy.
Africa’s natural resources no longer a curse? Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 10 April 2014 African leaders take action that could transform the mining sector.
‘We didn’t cancel a single flight during the crisis,’ says DHL Mali country manager Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 April 2014 “Mali has gone through a difficult time. It is getting back slowly.”
Five African boom towns offering untapped opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 March 2014 Across sub-Saharan Africa there are towns and cities experiencing fast growth on the back of new mining and oil projects or other business activities.
A diamond in the rough: Adding value to Botswana’s minerals Published by Roman Grynberg on 4 March 2014 The World Bank and others say adding value to raw materials is a dead-end street for African countries.
Debating the real curse behind Africa’s resource wealth Published by Kate Douglas on 13 February 2014 Why do some of the world’s most resource rich countries have the poorest populations?