Aviation as a catalyst for growth in Africa Published by Richard Li on 7 November 2017 Investment in aviation has a multiplier effect on the wider economy.
China-Africa business: Discourse still lacks equilibrium Published by Isaac Kwaku Fokuo Jr and Aparupa Chakravarti on 15 September 2017 There is an alternative to the ‘Big Brother’-‘Neo-Colonial Predator’ dichotomy.
‘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.
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 trade potential: Challenges and implementation of free trade agreements Published by Adefolake Adeyeye on 10 January 2017 Africa needs to boost its trading prospects, both regional and global.
South Africa: Still the gateway to Africa? Published by Matthew M. Sandretto on 8 November 2016 Looking at its transport infrastructure, location and internal opportunities.
Foreign investment: Is it spurring African growth? Published by Richard Li on 18 October 2016 Lower growth rates mean that attracting foreign investment is key to the continent’s future.
India, Africa rekindle trade ties Published by Pavithra Rao and Franck Kuwonu on 15 August 2016 Old friends explore new possibilities.
Unpacking foreign investment trends in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 26 July 2016 Highlights from a new EY report.
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.
Nigeria’s herculean task of doubling FDI Published by Ini Ekott on 10 May 2016 Africa’s largest economy plans to double its foreign direct investment (FDI) by removing impediments to investment, but this may be a tall order.
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.
FDI inflows in the face of socio-political risks: The cases of Nigeria and Egypt Published by Isaac Kwaku Fokuo Jr and Aparupa Chakravarti on 29 February 2016 Countries can continue to attract FDI even in the midst of political and social risk.
Should investors put their money in Kenya? We speak to KenInvest boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 October 2015 We caught up with Dr Moses Ikiara, managing director of KenInvest, to discuss investor protection, corruption and perceptions of Kenya as an investment destination.