Is the private sector to blame for cargo sitting for so long in African ports? Published by Gael Raballand on 28 June 2013 Cargo delays have often been blamed on governments. However, the private sector might hold some responsibility.
The reality of regional integration on the African continent Published by John Oliphant on 29 May 2013 “The reality is that regional integration is not a choice or a probability: it is a must,” writes John Oliphant.
Africa’s top three airports rank higher than any airports in the USA Published by Kate Douglas on 30 April 2013 Latest survey results show that South African airports rank considerably above airports on the continent and, in some cases, the world.
Why Dubai wants to improve its business relationship with African markets Published by Kate Douglas on 12 April 2013 Dubai, a global trade and business hub, is looking to boost its role as a gateway to trade and investment opportunities in Africa.
Will we ever see Africa’s Tripartite Free Trade Area succeed? Published by Kate Douglas on 25 March 2013 The notion of a free trade area spanning across a large part of Africa sounds wonderful in theory, but how will it play out in reality?
Three examples of how African cities have improved road transport Published by Kate Douglas on 25 March 2013 Ramón Cruz provides practical examples of road transport initiatives that have positively tackled transport issues in Africa.
Moving resources from pit to port in Africa Published by Klaus Findt on 12 March 2013 Africa’s infrastructure developments continues to be dominated by projects that facilitate the pit to port transportation of resources.
DHL head explains how Africa can boost trade and economic growth Published by Kate Douglas on 4 March 2013 African governments are increasingly talking with multinationals about ways to improve their countries’ business environment.
Africa’s dependency on trade with Europe is declining Published by Kate Douglas on 25 February 2013 Charles Brewer, managing director for DHL sub-Saharan Africa, highlights three trends seen in Africa’s trade in recent years.
Meet the Boss: Charles Brewer, MD, DHL Express sub-Saharan Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 23 February 2013 Charles Brewer, managing director of DHL Express for sub-Saharan Africa, answers our questions.
Entrepreneur explains why he launched a water transport business on Lake Victoria Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 February 2013 EarthWise Ferries is restoring water transportation services in Uganda.
Evidence that trade does reduce poverty, but only if the conditions are right Published by Raju Jan Singh on 19 February 2013 Why trade liberalisation should not be seen in isolation.
Why General Motors consolidated its African divisions Published by Kate Douglas on 21 January 2013 General Motors has recently consolidated its African divisions into one Africa unit. How we made it in Africa finds out why.
The costs of being landlocked: a road trip in Africa Published by Ali Zafar and Valerie Nussenblatt on 15 January 2013 In October, we joined a 50-year-old driver from Burkina Faso, on a 750 kilometre journey to highlight the high economic costs faced by landlocked countries.