Talking Business: Potential in agriculture as Gabon seeks to diversify from oil Published by Staff Writer on 4 January 2016 Despite its fertile arable land and tropical climate, 90% of food consumed in Gabon is imported.
East Africa’s turn? What the end of commodities supercycle means for Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 November 2015 The decline in commodity prices and waning Chinese consumption is likely to shift commercial focus from West Africa’s oil-rich economies to East Africa.
Oil price plunge: Equatorial Guinea wants to diversify economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 November 2015 Equatorial Guinea is one of sub-Saharan Africa’s largest oil producers. However, with the price of crude down roughly 50% over the past year, the country is looking to diversify its economy.
Kenya’s oil dreams facing headwinds Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 October 2015 Three years after the discovery of oil in northern Kenya, the hype is dying down.
The impact of low oil prices in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Gerard Kambou on 7 September 2015 Several of the region’s oil-exporters have revised their 2015 budgets by adjusting the oil price assumption and cutting spending, especially capital expenditures.
Why Kenya’s remote town of Lodwar is attracting interest from airlines Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 July 2015 A combination of commercial ventures, scientific projects and tourism are attracting people to Lodwar.
Angola: Facing a new normal Published by Alexa Lion on 7 July 2015 As low oil prices change realities of doing business, companies have to adapt to a new environment.
What next for Nigeria’s economy? Published by Andrew S Nevin on 24 June 2015 Three future scenarios for Nigeria’s economy.
Analysis: OPEC’s recent meeting and implications for the crude market Published by Tom Nelson on 9 June 2015 Investec’s Tom Nelson shares his outlook for oil after the latest OPEC meeting.
Standard Bank remains upbeat about Angola’s recovery from oil price fall Published by Staff Writer on 14 May 2015 Angolan government’s quick action and improved capital market access, helps it recover from oil price decline.
Bust or boom? Oil prices and Africa Published by Dianna Games on 7 April 2015 The massive drop in petroleum prices may be a blessing in disguise for many African countries.
Do you feel lucky? Will East Africans benefit from their natural resource discoveries? Published by Borko Handjiski on 11 February 2015 The link from pumping oil to increasing life expectancy and reducing poverty is not direct.
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.
Decrease of oil prices: An opportunity to end the smuggling of gas in Benin? Published by Daniel Ndoye on 30 January 2015 Arriving in Benin, you will certainly notice all the cans and fuel bottles sold on every street corner.
