BRICS needs to mature before it can challenge current world order Published by Mills Soko and Mzukisi Qobo on 31 May 2016 The BRICS bank is positioning itself to play a significant role in those areas in which the international financial institutions are seen to have failed.
The next wave of Sino-African opportunities Published by Robert Gumede on 27 May 2016 There is a misinformed notion that Africa’s rise is being hijacked by China.
Three myths about China in Kenya Published by Apurva Sanghi and Dylan Conte Johnson on 26 May 2016 Many fear that China spells doom for the Kenyan economy.
Low commodity prices a wake-up call for Africa to boost manufacturing Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 May 2016 Thoughts on Africa’s manufacturing sector from a panel discussion at last week’s World Economic Forum on Africa.
Angola: Risk and reward Published by Louise Redvers on 3 May 2016 The country is trying to diversify its economy and reduce its dependency on oil exports.
Chinese companies likely to become more localised in Africa Published by Jinghao Lu on 27 April 2016 Chinese companies’ engagement with Africa has become more diverse and complex.
Opportunities for African companies to do business with Chinese counterparts Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 April 2016 Chinese companies particularly need legal, tax, human resources and communications services from local organisations.
Clinton and Trump: Deciphering what their policies may mean for Africa Published by Astrid RN Haas on 15 April 2016 The African region probably remains secondary in terms of US interests relative to other regions in the world such as Asia or South America, but it has grown in importance over the past decade.
China’s rebalancing spells changes for Africa’s business model Published by Deloitte team on 22 March 2016 For Africa, the China-enabled ‘golden growth decade’ has passed. As China rebalances, so must Africa.
Africa’s consumer opportunity more complex than it might seem Published by Nicholas Kuhne on 24 February 2016 One needs to enter African markets with one’s eyes open.
What Africa can learn from China’s special economic zones Published by Yejoo Kim on 8 December 2015 For African countries, setting up special economic zones can boost the diversification of their economies and promote manufacturing.
China’s slowdown: What it means for African trade Published by Kate Douglas on 2 November 2015 China’s slowing growth, coupled with the fall in commodity prices, could see African exports to China almost halve in value this year.
Kenyan entrepreneur shares his experiences working in China Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 November 2015 ‘I still think China is a mystery to most African investors,’ says Walter Ruigu, founder of advisory firm CAMAL.
Reverse the tide: African companies can also succeed in China Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 October 2015 Over the last decade, numerous Chinese state-owned and private companies have invested in Africa. But there are also opportunities for African businesses to expand to China.