Africa’s FMCG industry: Navigating between opportunity and uncertainty Published by Pamela Wadi and Max Gebhart on 21 April 2017 Examining the various issues facing the FMCG sector in Africa, and the opportunities that exist for potential investors should these risks be mitigated.
Private equity investors in Africa are distinct from other parts of the world Published by Staff Writer on 18 April 2017 They hold investments for longer and use less debt.
Emerging markets and the man called Trump Published by Sharief Pansarey and Siboniso Nxumalo on 7 March 2017 A question we often get asked is: What effect will Donald Trump’s America-first policy have on emerging markets?
CFA franc zone: Growing anti-euro political sentiment increases risk for region Published by Ecobank Research on 28 February 2017 The rise in populism across the EU has increased volatility in the EUR and hence XOF/XAF.
Forecasting risk in Africa in 2017 Published by Deloitte team on 31 January 2017 Companies must now adapt to ‘Africa 3.0’ – the emerging post-crisis African economy.
Beware of pundits talking about seismic political shifts Published by Charles Robertson on 12 November 2016 Politics has not changed as much as it appears, writes Charles Robertson.
Political tensions continue to weigh on investor confidence in South Africa Published by Old Mutual Investment Group on 3 November 2016 Alleged political interference in key South African institutions is threatening the country’s chances of keeping its sovereign rating above junk status.
Study sheds light on how Africans use Twitter Published by Justin Probyn on 29 April 2016 How Africa Tweets is an annual study by Portland Communications which highlights Twitter trends, hashtag usage and online habits in Africa.
How Mandela’s death could influence investment in South Africa Published by Bruce Donald on 11 December 2013 Economist Bruce Donald looks at the effects Mandela’s passing may have on South Africa’s economy.
Top 10 list of most gender equal countries in Africa Published by Yasmina Bekhouche on 30 October 2013 A World Economic Forum report ranks African countries on their ability to close the gender gap.
Unrest seen in Egypt might spread to Algeria Published by Staff Writer on 2 February 2011 The unrest in Egypt might spread to other countries with high unemployment rates, such as Algeria, Standard & Poor’s said today.
Investec shares its views on the situation in Egypt Published by Malcolm Gray on 31 January 2011 Malcolm Gray, portfolio manager at Investec, gives an update on events and their views on Egypt.
People power mushrooms across the continent Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 31 January 2011 “People power” has gripped the African continent over the past few weeks.
Oil in northern Nigeria? Published by Staff Writer on 27 January 2011 Daily Trust newspaper reports Nigeria’s Federal Government is set to approve the execution of a comprehensive hydrocarbon mapping of the country to activate the efficient search for oil and gas across the inland sedimentary basins.
