Quantum Global’s Hotel Fund acquires Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra Published by Press Office on 10 January 2017 The transaction marks the most sizable open-market hotel transaction in sub-Saharan Africa to date.
Development in Africa is on a firm footing – here’s how to take it to the next level Published by Mills Soko on 3 January 2017 2017 looks to be the year the countries hardest hit by the crisis seek to recover.
West Africa: No smooth sailing in the ‘new normal’ Published by Staff Writer on 23 December 2016 Macro-economic instability fuelled by low oil prices and global economic sentiment will continue to be the main driver of business risks across West Africa in 2017.
African economies threatened by the US dollar Published by Richard Li on 14 December 2016 It’s vital that African countries make themselves more economically resilient.
Ghana’s first pension fund targeting the informal sector Published by Kate Douglas on 6 December 2016 The for-profit company sees opportunity in a market that’s been largely ignored.
Slowing demand for office properties in Nigeria and Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 20 November 2016 Demand for office space in Ghana and Nigeria has slowed down, while countries such as Côte d’Ivoire are experiencing unprecedented demand.
Investment challenges and opportunities in west African markets Published by Staff Writer on 16 November 2016 In most economies in west Africa, the effects of the economic downturn has filtered into the real estate markets
Ghana could be fourth-largest oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa by 2020 Published by Ecobank Research on 21 October 2016 Despite the low oil prices, Ghana is attractive to investors for several reasons, says Ecobank.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s top five shopping malls Published by Staff Writer on 21 September 2016 Rated according to their attractiveness for international brands.
What young Africans want from their employers Published by Helen Sullivan on 14 September 2016 The findings of research into how employers can attract top talent.
Retailers get a reality check in Ghana Published by Kate Douglas on 30 August 2016 Overall sales in most modern shopping malls are currently well below historic averages, despite garnering sufficient foot traffic.
Ghanaian trades high-profile Samsung job for farming Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 August 2016 Leaving a successful career was ‘purely a business decision’.
Ecobank identifies five hot spots for investment in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 July 2016 Some countries are still growing fast on the back of increasingly diversified economies, an expanding consumer class and rising capital inflows.
Oil price drop creates winners and losers in African economies Published by Camillo Atampugre on 4 July 2016 Among both the winners and losers there are countries that have made the best use of recent developments in the oil market.