Copper is the new oil: Green economy could be a boon for Africa’s copper producers Published by Natalie Greve on 28 May 2021 The green transition will support a surge in copper demand.
Ghana: Businessman spots gap to make gas more affordable for households Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 May 2021 How XpressGas became a strong player in Ghana’s competitive liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industry.
Africa’s sleeping giant: Seven things businesspeople should know about the DRC Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 May 2021 CEO discusses the opportunities in the country and the challenges investors should be aware of.
Côte d’Ivoire: Banker highlights potential in livestock, fisheries and mining Published by Dianna Games on 12 March 2021 What are the economic trends and investment possibilities in this fast-growing nation? We speak to Joël Touré, chief executive of Stanbic Bank in Côte d’Ivoire.
How an entrepreneur shifted dynamics in the Ghanaian energy sector Published by African Hidden Champions Initiative on 11 March 2021 First-hand insight into the complexities of entrepreneurship in the West African energy sector.
From agriculture to climate-smart mining: Unpacking opportunities in Mozambique and beyond Published by Sven Hugo on 14 January 2021 ThirdWay Africa CEO talks about investing in farming and climate-smart mining, and reveals how Mozambique’s natural gas industry is opening up prospects in other sectors.
Is there light at the end of the tunnel for African petrostates? Published by Richard Li on 14 December 2020 At least half of all African countries are involved in oil exploration and production.
Investor unpacks Namibia’s business and investment opportunities Published by Betsy G Henderson on 22 August 2020 From import substitution to water to the facilitation of cross-border trade, Namibia offers several opportunities to savvy investors.
City on the move: Lokoja, Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 July 2020 Entrepreneur Obi Ozor believes the capital of Kogi State could become a major economic hub.
Covid-19 and the oil price slump in Africa: which countries will fare better? Published by Oxford Business Group on 6 July 2020 In Africa, the twin challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent drop in oil prices are affecting countries in different ways.
The way forward: How Africa can make a comeback from the oil and gas downturn Published by NJ Ayuk on 5 May 2020 When demand for crude oil increases again, and it will, Africa will need exploration and production activities to resume, writes NJ Ayuk.
Profit-making idea: Four untapped business opportunities in Mozambique Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 April 2020 Entrepreneur offers ideas on where investors should look.
33-year-old entrepreneur explains how his company became a serious player in Africa’s oil and gas industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 April 2020 How South African entrepreneur Tom Cowan built a 600-person-strong company in only six years.
McKinsey offers four scenarios of Covid-19’s economic impact on Africa Published by Kartik Jayaram and Acha Leke and Amandla Ooko-Ombaka and Ying Sunn on 2 April 2020 McKinsey modelled four scenarios for how differing rates of COVID-19 transmission would affect Africa’s economic growth.
