‘Factory Africa’? Time to get serious about red tape at continent’s borders Published by Philippe Isler on 15 May 2017 Only 5% of FDI into Africa goes into manufacturing, but even with the limited levels of FDI into this sector, it has been a major driver of formal employment.
Forget natural resources: It’s science and tech that will transform Africa Published by Calestous Juma on 25 August 2016 African societies – with their myriad economic and social challenges – offer the richest test-bed for scientific and technological research.
Despite headwinds, Africa’s economy is still strong – AfDB Published by John Mbu on 8 August 2016 Being the second-fastest growing region in the world, why then are some analysts pointing to an impending economic crisis in Africa?
Why our stereotypes of African agriculture are all wrong Published by Calestous Juma on 21 June 2016 Past efforts to promote agribusiness were not successful partly because of the narrow focus on farming.
Africa’s growth needs to be about quality, not quantity Published by Kate Douglas on 12 May 2016 For the first time sub-Saharan Africa’s growth is below the world average. Winnie Byanyima, executive director of Oxfam International, shares her thoughts at the 2016 World Economic Forum on Africa.
Patrice Motsepe: Beneficiation must make commercial sense Published by Kate Douglas on 15 June 2015 “I think part of the secret, in relation to beneficiation, is you have got to make it attractive, profitable, for the private sector.”
Difficult to compete as a local food processor, says Zambian entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 12 June 2015 Zambian entrepreneur Monica Musonda shares some of the challenges local food processing faces.
Coca-Cola on how efficient partnerships drive big business success in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 11 June 2015 “What we have realised over the years is that partnerships between government, civil society, and the private sector are critical to addressing the many challenges we face.”
Forget uncultivated land – Africa must produce more on existing farms Published by Kate Douglas on 9 June 2015 IFAD’s president says Africa’s average smallholder only produces 40% of potential.
10 thought-provoking quotes from the 2015 World Economic Forum on Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 8 June 2015 The recent World Economic Forum held in Cape Town saw a number of global leaders share their thoughts on Africa’s growth and development.
Barclays Africa CEO on taking the continent’s capital markets to the next level Published by Kate Douglas on 5 June 2015 Although African capital markets are attracting growing interest, activity still remains subdued.
Nine mega-trends shaping the future of Africa Published by Seyi Bickersteth on 29 May 2015 The reality is that effective governance is integral to sustainable economic development for the continent.
Western criticism of China in Africa questioned at WEF Published by Kate Douglas on 9 May 2014 “So if China is not a good business partner for Africa, why is it a good business partner for the west?”
Africa’s 16 most dynamic and high-growth companies Published by Staff Writer on 6 May 2014 The World Economic Forum has announced its list of sub-Saharan Africa’s global growth companies.