Looking back: Unpacking the trends that shaped Africa’s business environment (Part 1) Published by Johan Burger on 28 March 2019 Trends and events during 2018.
Chinese companies in Africa: 25% make their initial investment back within a year Published by Staff Writer on 11 July 2017 Chinese firms are agile and quick to respond to new opportunities.
Pockets of promise: Seven African countries to watch Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2017 Mid-tier countries expected to continue to perform well over the medium term.
Nigeria 19th most attractive investment destination in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 27 June 2017 The short- to medium-term focus of the Nigerian government is to reduce imports and address primary sector blockages.
Germany touts Africa investment as signature issue Published by Anita Powell on 27 June 2017 Chancellor Angela Merkel has vowed to invest some US$335m to attract foreign investors to Africa.
Africa’s diversified FDI sources provide resilience Published by EY Africa on 16 May 2017 The US continued to be the leading investor in Africa, accounting for 13.5% of inward investment projects.
‘Factory Africa’? Time to get serious about red tape at continent’s borders Published by Philippe Isler on 15 May 2017 Only 5% of FDI into Africa goes into manufacturing, but even with the limited levels of FDI into this sector, it has been a major driver of formal employment.
Kenya 15th most attractive investment destination in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 12 May 2017 Kenyan economy is doing favourably, however, economic headwinds can dampen investor sentiment.
China’s investment in Africa Published by Sarah Nassiri on 7 May 2017 Africa has benefited from China’s rising outbound direct investments, but no more so than other regions.
Africa’s hub economies account for the majority of FDI Published by EY Africa on 3 May 2017 Collectively, Africa’s hub economies attracted 58% of the continent’s total FDI projects in 2016.
Botswana – the most attractive investment destination in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 19 April 2017 Botswana’s strategic location, skilled workforce and a politically stable environment have attracted the attention of international investors.
The repricing of Africa’s economies Published by Deloitte team on 28 March 2017 Currencies on the continent have depreciated significantly against the US dollar since 2014 or, in the case of managed currencies, have been devalued.
Nigerian FDI is falling, but investors are loving its debt Published by Kate Douglas on 16 February 2017 Nigeria’s latest Eurobond issuance had no trouble attracting investment. Here is why.
Benin invests in publicising its investment opportunities Published by Kate Douglas on 22 December 2016 The small west African country is trying to set itself apart from nearby heavyweights like Ghana and Nigeria.
