Why Chad is sponsoring a French football team Published by Kate Douglas on 8 September 2016 FC Metz’s new player jerseys now bear the slogan, ‘Tchad: Oasis du Sahel’ (‘Chad: Oasis of the Sahel’). Here is why.
UK hotel operator on expanding to Senegal and other African markets Published by Kate Douglas on 2 August 2016 InterContinental Hotels Group currently has hotel brands in nine African markets, and is now eyeing new markets.
A future beyond oil. Banker weighs in on Equatorial Guinea’s opportunities to diversify Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 July 2016 Like most African oil producers, Equatorial Guinea has been hurt by the drop in the price of crude.
Why greater air connectivity is critical for Africa Published by Raphael Kuuchi on 17 May 2016 Governments in Africa need to treat aviation as a strategic asset and not as an instrument of foreign policy.
We must move towards establishing an African passport, says AfDB president Published by Kate Douglas on 17 May 2016 According to Akinwumi Adesina, the continent’s rigid visa restrictions are impeding intra-African investment.
Starwood Hotels: Greater risk not being in a market than being there before time Published by Justin Probyn on 19 April 2016 Starwood Hotels and Resorts on its new hotel in Mali, and why it remains cautiously optimistic about Africa’s future.
Strong need for professional hotels in Africa, says Swiss International Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 April 2016 ‘We believe there is a shift in the world, which we all know about theoretically, but we now feel it in practice.’
ASKY Airlines CEO on what it takes to successfully run an African carrier Published by Kate Douglas on 31 March 2016 ‘It is a very challenging environment, not only for foreign carriers, but especially for African carriers.’
Discovering Abidjan on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum Published by Kate Douglas on 30 March 2016 ‘I have heard Abidjan referred to as the Paris of Africa.’ Our journalist Kate Douglas reflects on her recent visit to Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital.
Africa’s first solar-powered airport launches in George Published by Justin Probyn on 1 March 2016 The solar farm is set to supply George Airport with 41% of its energy for the next 25 to 30 years.
Visas: Which African countries are most open to visitors from the continent? Published by Justin Probyn on 15 February 2016 Findings from the African Development Bank’s recent report on visa openness between African countries.
Egypt hopes to lure back wary tourists with 3D-scanned pyramids Published by Simon Thuault on 4 February 2016 In an attempt to revive Egypt’s crucial tourism industry, its government has launched a series of sensational projects.
What islands can learn from Mauritius about tourism and entertainment Published by Vanessa GB Gowreesunkar on 13 January 2016 Mauritius has adapted to tourists’ more sophisticated demands by diversifying its offering to them.
Gulf investment in Africa: Key trends and opportunities Published by Kate Douglas on 4 December 2015 A new report highlights both the existing and potential role for Gulf investors on the continent.
