The challenges facing West Africa’s chocolate industry Published by Victoria Crandall on 25 September 2017 West Africa, the world’s leading cocoa producer, is grappling with the aftermath of a disastrous 2016/17 cocoa season.
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.
Demonstration farms can help revolutionise African agriculture Published by Esther Ndumi Ngumbi on 27 June 2017 Demonstration farms could help solve some of Africa’s most persistent challenges including degraded soils or the low adoption of irrigation technologies.
Interview: Using technology to boost the incomes of West African farmers Published by Justin Probyn on 23 June 2017 Farmerline is a Ghanaian software company that provides small-scale farmers with information such as farming tips, market prices and weather reports.
University of Stellenbosch Business School information session in Accra, Ghana Published by Press Office on 23 June 2017 During this event, Prof. Meshach Aziakpono will discuss our academic programmes for 2018 with you.
King Baudouin Foundation awards 2016-17 African Development Prize to three young, African tech-entrepreneurs Published by Staff Writer on 20 June 2017 Each tech-platform enables communities to access and share information in fundamental areas: education (Kytabu), legal rights (BarefootLaw) and agriculture (Farmerline).
AIF announces the top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2017 Published by Press Office on 15 June 2017 Innovators from nine African countries shortlisted for their outstanding innovations across healthcare, engineering, energy and communications sectors.
Better times ahead for Ghana’s economy Published by Lacina Balma on 6 June 2017 The medium-term prospects point towards a recovery of economic growth.
Ghana to Host the 6th Innovation Prize for Africa Event in July 2017 Published by Press Office on 4 May 2017 Ghana’s selection as host country for IPA 2017 comes as a result of its commitment towards consolidating a thriving national innovation ecosystem.
Investors have high hopes for Ghana, says finance minister Published by Peter Clottey on 28 April 2017 To achieve its goal, Ghana abolished 14 ‘nuisance taxes’.
Three power stations. Two countries. One bank. Published by Daniel Zinman on 18 April 2017 The new power stations will be a welcome addition to the west African region, where only 18% of households have access to electricity.
Ghana power plant a template for Africa investing in Africa, says fund manager Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 April 2017 The Kpone independent power plant is anticipated to play an important role in meeting Ghana’s growing electricity demand.
RMB Westport director talks property development opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 January 2017 Michael O’Malley on economic headwinds in Nigeria, and the potential he sees in French-speaking west Africa.
Why many new A-grade malls and office blocks could see their values decline Published by Kate Douglas on 17 January 2017 In countries such as Ghana and Nigeria there is a mismatch between the rentals sought by landlords, and what tenants are willing to pay.