Competing for FDI: How do Africa’s economies compare with other emerging markets? Published by Kate Douglas on 26 January 2016 What effect will global headwinds have on Africa’s foreign investment inflows, and how do its leading economies compare to other emerging markets?
Economists share their 2016 outlook for Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 19 January 2016 We speak to a number of economists about their outlook this year for three of sub-Saharan Africa’s major economies.
Zimbabwe: Africa’s best-kept secret? Published by Anna Rosenberg on 25 February 2015 Anna Rosenberg finds Zimbabwe holds large opportunities for business, despite the country’s dire economic and political crisis.
The changing face of Lagos Published by Anna Rosenberg on 3 November 2014 My recent visit to Lagos has changed my perception of Nigeria’s commercial capital.
The glory and pitfalls of the Nigerian entrepreneurial spirit Published by Anna Rosenberg on 29 July 2014 Nigerians’ desire for upward social mobility is the driving force of the country’s entrepreneurial spirit.
Information and attitude – what you need to make money in Angola Published by Kate Douglas on 28 May 2014 “Companies that are willing to take risks are seeing the benefits and returns in Angola.”
Kenya setting the scene for business in East Africa, says analyst Published by Anna Rosenberg on 27 March 2014 Anna Rosenberg finds that Kenya is ahead of other East African countries in many areas.
Three new trends that will impact Nigeria over the coming months Published by Anna Rosenberg on 4 July 2013 Technological and political developments are forcing companies to adjust strategies for long-term growth.
Room for trade growth between Africa’s two economic powerhouses Published by Kate Douglas on 28 June 2013 According to research by Standard Bank, there is substantial room for growth in trade between South Africa and Nigeria.
‘In terms of doing business, Nigeria is junior school while Angola is university’ Published by Anna Rosenberg on 26 May 2013 “Most people I have so far spoken to confirm that Angola is an extremely difficult place to do business.”
‘Angola is a sea of opportunities but an ocean of difficulties’ Published by Anna Rosenberg on 22 May 2013 “Even though I knew Angola’s capital is famously the most expensive city in the world, prices are even beyond one’s wildest imagination.”
Four observations about sub-Saharan Africa’s competitive landscape Published by Anna Rosenberg on 21 May 2013 While there is much talk about competition coming from other emerging market companies, the issue in sub-Saharan Africa seems far more nuanced than that.
Three key trends that will shape Nigeria in 2013 Published by Anna Rosenberg on 19 December 2012 Anna Rosenberg, a senior analyst for sub-Saharan Africa at Frontier Strategy Group, looks at the developments that will shape West Africa’s economic powerhouse in the new year.
Looking to expand into Africa? How to work with local distributors Published by Anna Rosenberg on 7 December 2012 Finding the right distributors to work with in sub-Saharan Africa can be a challenging task for companies wanting to do business in the continent.