Bust or boom? Oil prices and Africa Published by Dianna Games on 7 April 2015 The massive drop in petroleum prices may be a blessing in disguise for many African countries.
Diversifying from oil: Angolan sovereign wealth fund eyes hotel investments Published by Kate Douglas on 2 March 2015 “The main goals of the fund are to preserve state reserves but also to create additional sources of revenue,” says FSDEA’s chairman.
Tony Blair’s principles for partnerships between African governments and investors Published by Kate Douglas on 17 February 2015 Tony Blair’s five principles that govern mutually-beneficial relationships between African governments and foreign investors.
Do you feel lucky? Will East Africans benefit from their natural resource discoveries? Published by Borko Handjiski on 11 February 2015 The link from pumping oil to increasing life expectancy and reducing poverty is not direct.
Oil or fish? Why Ghana should balance oil production and fishing activities Published by Stephen Yeboah and Martha Amoako on 3 February 2015 Small-scale fishermen who live on Ghana’s western coast struggle to sustain their livelihoods with offshore oil exploration activities expanding.
Five African investment hotspots for 2015 Published by Alvaro Sobrinho on 30 January 2015 I’m often asked where I’ll will be investing in the coming months and years? So here are five hotspots that I’d highlight for 2015.
Decrease of oil prices: An opportunity to end the smuggling of gas in Benin? Published by Daniel Ndoye on 30 January 2015 Arriving in Benin, you will certainly notice all the cans and fuel bottles sold on every street corner.
Lower oil prices and South Africa: A positive in a sea of negatives Published by Kate Douglas on 28 January 2015 South African consumers should benefit from easing inflation, lower fuel costs, and increased disposable income, said Nedbank economist.
The cost of war: How the South Sudan conflict is impacting the entire East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 January 2015 The ravages of war are not being felt only in South Sudan.
Nigeria beyond 2015: Insights on Africa’s largest economy Published by Staff Writer on 14 January 2015 Nigeria could be argued to present the best opportunity for many investors looking at the African continent.
Most developing countries will benefit from oil price slump, says World Bank Group Published by Staff Writer on 12 January 2015 Gains from low oil prices can be substantial for developing-country importers if supported by stronger global growth.
Why oil is unlikely to stay too low for too long Published by Tom Nelson and Charles Whall on 9 January 2015 Tom Nelson and Charles Whall explain why they believe the oil price is unlikely to stay this low for an extended period of time.
The decline in oil prices: An opportunity Published by Ivailo Izvorski on 5 January 2015 Diversifying exports has become a priority for development economists and policy makers of resource-rich countries around the world.
Unlocking the potential of Africa’s national oil companies Published by Staff Writer on 3 December 2014 African national oil companies need sufficient resources and backing to achieve their mandates.
