South Africa: Downgrade fears reignited Published by Dave Mohr and Izak Odendaal on 17 October 2016 It was a rough week for South Africans.
Opportune time for Africa oil and gas industry to consider change Published by PwC on 22 August 2016 The decline in the global oil price has led to a reduced level of activity across the African continent.
Nigeria and Ghana: Marketing real estate in times of slower economic growth Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 June 2016 Upper-end of the market saturated, but still opportunities in affordable housing.
How investors see South Africa: Lots of potential, not worth the hassle Published by Desne Masie on 20 June 2016 South Africa’s current rating – just about investment grade, heading south fast – puts it more or less on par with countries such as Italy and Spain.
Author Q&A: Coca-Cola’s success in Africa and the promising construction sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 July 2015 Aubrey Hruby, co-author of a new book ‘The Next Africa’, discusses US investment in Africa and why she would put her money in construction.
ICB 2015 Forum – a must-attend event for investments in Central Africa Published by Press Office on 2 July 2015 Industrialisation, diversification and modernisation are the watchwords of the Congo’s growth dynamic.
Why investors shouldn’t always ignore fragile states Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 June 2015 “The gap between what people from the outside perceive and the reality on the ground is massive.”
Investing in Africa: misconceptions and realities Published by Mark Mobius on 22 January 2013 There are many misconceptions about investing in developing markets, and Africa certainly has its fair share.
Seven tips on how to enter the African market Published by Femi Adewunmi on 12 April 2012 During a recent webcast Hendrik Malan, operations director for Africa at Frost & Sullivan, shared some practical tips on how to invest in the continent.
A sober approach to business in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 December 2011 “Foreign investors frequently have a ‘know-it-all’ mentality and think they can make a success of any venture in countries where they have no experience, often only to see their businesses collapse.”
Is the newfound confidence in Africa sustainable? Published by Patrice Rassou on 5 November 2010 The announcement that HSBC had terminated talks to purchase 70% of Nedbank was likened to being hit for six by an English batsman; it was quite unexpected and still difficult to rationalise after an extensive due diligence process.