Côte d’Ivoire vs Ghana: A football-economics tale of two countries Published by Emanuele Santi on 16 February 2015 As an economist and a football fan, I cannot resist drawing a certainly non-linear correlation between soccer and economic growth.
Oil or fish? Why Ghana should balance oil production and fishing activities Published by Stephen Yeboah and Martha Amoako on 3 February 2015 Small-scale fishermen who live on Ghana’s western coast struggle to sustain their livelihoods with offshore oil exploration activities expanding.
No escalator to the top, says ‘pan-African’ businessman Kris Senanu Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 October 2014 “You have to take the stairs, and at each step there will be barriers.”
How a Ghanaian messaging app got acquired by a US-based tech firm Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 September 2014 Last month leading mobile company Kirusa bought out Ghana’s Saya.
Liquor giant replacing imports with local manufacturing in key African markets Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 August 2014 Distell has acquired land for factories in both Angola and Nigeria.
Discussing venture capital and entrepreneurship in Angola Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 July 2014 “Things are improving in the country but the change will not happen overnight.”
Unpacking the aspirations of Ghana’s middle class Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 June 2014 Insight into the spending patterns of middle class Ghanaians.
Why property developer sees potential in Mozambique’s Beira, Pemba and Nacala Published by Kate Douglas on 14 May 2014 Atterbury’s projects include mixed-use developments in Mozambique and malls in Ghana.
Accra expected to be the fastest growing African city for millionaires Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 August 2013 Accra’s number of high net worth individuals are expected grow from 800 in 2012 to 1,500 in 2020.
Why a Caribbean bank decided to invest in Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2013 Companies located in the Caribbean are not known to be major investors in Africa.
Accra – making a name for itself as one of Africa’s top business destinations Published by Kate Douglas on 26 July 2013 Ghana’s business hub and capital, Accra, has received considerable attention from foreign investors in recent years.
Looking for investors? Prove there is a market for your product, says Ahonya founder Published by Kate Douglas on 2 July 2013 “You have to do something extraordinary in the beginning before someone will notice you.”
Africa’s agribusiness industry continues to attract private equity interest Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 June 2013 Two recent private equity deals in Africa’s agribusiness and food sectors show that investors continue to see opportunities in these industries.
Coffee shop brand, vida e caffé, says their next stop is Ghana Published by Kate Douglas on 19 June 2013 Grant Dutton, MD of South African coffee shop chain, vida e caffé, talks about the potential he sees in other African countries.
