Meet the Boss: Greg Ogbeifun, CEO, Starzs (Nigeria) Published by Kate Douglas on 8 October 2015 ‘I am prepared to set legacies and put succession plans in place so that there will be continuity after I am gone.’
Energy investment in Africa: Unleash the potential Published by Rob Tims on 23 September 2015 Africa needs to be creating a robust investment environment, avoiding the ‘feast and famine’ scenario that all too often accompanies oil price cycles.
Why local content in Africa’s extractive sector won’t work without home grown human capital Published by Akanimo Odon on 16 September 2015 Africa’s extractive industries are committed to local content but universities aren’t producing the right kind of graduates.
The impact of low oil prices in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Gerard Kambou on 7 September 2015 Several of the region’s oil-exporters have revised their 2015 budgets by adjusting the oil price assumption and cutting spending, especially capital expenditures.
African oil & gas organisations plan for a response to low oil prices Published by Chris Bredenhann on 28 August 2015 Overall, activity in the oil & gas industry across the African continent has slowed in the wake of the declining oil price in late 2014.
Why the fossil fuel subsidies pump should be switched off Published by Max Bankole Jarrett on 19 August 2015 The swift end of fuel subsidies and redirection of the funds currently wasted on them will help to avert climate catastrophe and charge up the low carbon economy.
Why Kenya’s remote town of Lodwar is attracting interest from airlines Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 July 2015 A combination of commercial ventures, scientific projects and tourism are attracting people to Lodwar.
Dangote Group on the Africa opportunity Published by McKinsey on 13 July 2015 Aliko Dangote, CEO of West Africa’s largest conglomerate, discusses expansion plans for his company.
Angola: Facing a new normal Published by Alexa Lion on 7 July 2015 As low oil prices change realities of doing business, companies have to adapt to a new environment.
What next for Nigeria’s economy? Published by Andrew S Nevin on 24 June 2015 Three future scenarios for Nigeria’s economy.
Analysis: OPEC’s recent meeting and implications for the crude market Published by Tom Nelson on 9 June 2015 Investec’s Tom Nelson shares his outlook for oil after the latest OPEC meeting.
Standard Bank remains upbeat about Angola’s recovery from oil price fall Published by Staff Writer on 14 May 2015 Angolan government’s quick action and improved capital market access, helps it recover from oil price decline.
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.
