As Africa gears up for trade, its harbours are going private Published by Conrad Onyango on 29 August 2021 African countries – including top exporter, South Africa – are turning to private specialist operators to grow capacity at key ports.
Djibouti: Why Radisson is opening a hotel in this tiny African country Published by Jeanette Clark on 20 July 2021 Djibouti is at the intersection of major international shipping lanes connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Ethiopia has significant potential for import substitution but success is not that straightforward Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 June 2020 Every year, Ethiopia imports billions of dollars of goods that can theoretically be manufactured locally.
Doing business is easier said than done Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 30 September 2019 Five African countries are among the top-20 improvers in making it easier to do business in the last year.
ITFC signs $600m agreement for trade financing in the Republic of Djibouti Published by Press Office on 18 September 2019 Agreement will support Djibouti’s energy security and socio-economic development.
Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why Published by Alexandre Raffoul and Vijay Raju on 16 September 2019 Five reasons global stakeholders should take a closer look at Ethiopia.
The ups and downs of China’s Belt and Road Published by Wade Shepard on 5 April 2019 When opening up new markets to global development and trade, the promise of big rewards always comes hand in hand with inherent risks.
ICT Ministry in cable landing deal ahead of the 36TB DARE 1 cable landing Published by Press Office on 12 February 2019 The State Department of ICT, Telkom Kenya and its “DARE 1” (Djibouti African Regional Express) partners have concluded the first raft of commercial negotiations in Djibouti, paving way for the manufacturing process and associated material.
Profit-making idea: Invest in one of the most improved economies for ease of doing business Published by Staff Writer on 6 November 2017 Djibouti has implemented five reforms which have made it easier to do business in the country.
Djibouti wants to attract light-manufacturing industries as wages rise in China Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 March 2017 The tiny country of Djibouti wants to leverage its geographic location, at the entrance of the Red Sea, to become a logistics and light-manufacturing hub.
2017 outlook for Africa – threats or opportunities? Published by Richard Li on 16 January 2017 2017 will be a critical year for Africa.
Djibouti’s strategic location presents opportunities for investment in logistics Published by Kate Douglas on 2 September 2016 We talk to the Africa Finance Corporation’s head of heavy industries to learn more about Djibouti’s opportunities for private sector infrastructural investment.
Protests flare up in Djibouti Published by Staff Writer on 20 February 2011 Pro-democracy protests have erupted in the small north-east African coastal state of Djibouti, echoing waves of protest seen throughout the Middle East.
Opportunity to mine salt at Djibouti’s Assal Lake Published by Staff Writer on 5 May 2010 Investors have the opportunity to invest in the mining of sea salt at Djibouti’s Assal Lake.