Sovereign wealth funds and Africa’s unique challenges Published by Mthuli Ncube on 1 October 2017 A sovereign wealth fund can help to avoid the ‘resource curse’ or ‘paradox of plenty’.
Overcoming the challenges for manufacturing in Africa Published by Richard Li on 20 September 2017 Despite the high growth rate, industrialisation in Africa has barely taken root.
Weathering Africa’s commercial real estate storm Published by Staff Writer on 23 August 2017 Innovative financing solutions can realise Africa’s real estate opportunity.
Tony Elumelu on the challenges of growing a pan-African company Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 August 2017 Policy uncertainty, labour mobility restrictions and foreign exchange issues. These are some of the challenges foreign companies can expect to encounter.
Africa’s cities face unique risks – what can be done to manage them? Published by Sarah Colenbrander on 1 August 2017 In many cities in sub-Saharan Africa, the informal economy is larger and more dynamic than the formal economy.
Demonstration farms can help revolutionise African agriculture Published by Esther Ndumi Ngumbi on 27 June 2017 Demonstration farms could help solve some of Africa’s most persistent challenges including degraded soils or the low adoption of irrigation technologies.
Africa needs an innovation revolution – here’s how it can happen Published by Andy Baldwin on 13 June 2017 ‘African innovators live in a new era of opportunity enterprise where there is enormous need for innovation.’
Nigeria: Accelerated infrastructure investments needed to drive the next wave of economic growth Published by Oludayo Abass on 5 June 2017 Nigeria is currently experiencing the effects of its overdependence on oil and underinvestment in infrastructure.
True entrepreneurs rise above the challenges Published by Press Office on 9 May 2017 Entrepreneur Rudzani Mulaudzi remains undeterred by the weaker economy and tougher investment landscape.
Africa – a hub of opportunities waiting to be unlocked Published by KPMG Africa on 3 May 2017 Africa’s growth and development is intimately linked to infrastructure development, and in many instances, the lack thereof.
The TFTA and intra-regional trade in Africa Published by Joel Ng and Densua Mumford on 6 April 2017 Trade within Africa remains the lowest of all regions of the world.
Developing the Greater Horn: Opportunities and challenges Published by Justin Probyn on 4 April 2017 At a recent dialogue in Dubai, participants analysed the region – taking into account its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges.
How Visa wants to increase e-commerce payments in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 6 March 2017 Despite rising internet use, e-commerce in the region remains in its infancy.
Zimbabwean economist on solving the country’s challenges Published by Kate Douglas on 21 December 2016 Step one is to address the causes, not the symptoms.
