Industry 4.0 – Is Africa ready for the march of the robots? Published by Richard Li on 9 November 2017 Industrialisation has barely taken root on the African continent and this nascent industry is already facing imminent threats from the robots.
Overcoming the challenges for manufacturing in Africa Published by Richard Li on 20 September 2017 Despite the high growth rate, industrialisation in Africa has barely taken root.
Africa’s cities face unique risks – what can be done to manage them? Published by Sarah Colenbrander on 1 August 2017 In many cities in sub-Saharan Africa, the informal economy is larger and more dynamic than the formal economy.
Why literacy rates should be taken seriously by investors in Africa Published by Charles Robertson on 27 July 2017 You need 40% literacy to grow sustainably and 70-80% to industrialise.
Why has Africa failed to industrialise? Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 9 August 2016 At no point in recent history have calls for Africa to industrialise been stronger than they have been lately.
Ethiopia – cracking the local code Published by Anna Rosenberg on 8 April 2014 Anna Rosenberg shares her insights on business potential in Ethiopia.
A look at Africa’s bumpy roads and rails Published by Nirit Ben-Ari on 1 April 2014 Unprecedented investments in Africa’s ground transportation are hardly enough.
Missteps and missed opportunities: Kenya’s industrialisation saga Published by Joel Macharia on 24 March 2014 The East African country has failed to kick-start its manufacturing sector, but not for lack of trying.
Busting the myths about industrialisation in Africa Published by Carlos Lopes on 25 February 2014 Africa’s need to aggressively pursue the industrialisation path has become more compelling.
Africa ‘has potential to grab global manufacturing opportunity’ Published by Kate Douglas on 9 January 2014 Africa should focus on developing a range of economic activities and the skills to match these.
