Slowing demand for office properties in Nigeria and Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 20 November 2016 Demand for office space in Ghana and Nigeria has slowed down, while countries such as Côte d’Ivoire are experiencing unprecedented demand.
Investment challenges and opportunities in west African markets Published by Staff Writer on 16 November 2016 In most economies in west Africa, the effects of the economic downturn has filtered into the real estate markets
Ghana could be fourth-largest oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa by 2020 Published by Ecobank Research on 21 October 2016 Despite the low oil prices, Ghana is attractive to investors for several reasons, says Ecobank.
Building an oil industry hub in the Gulf of Guinea Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 August 2016 Luba Freeport’s goal is to be a base for West and Central Africa’s oil industry.
A megaproject rises in East Africa Published by Wanjohi Kabukuru on 8 August 2016 Experts view the LAPSSET project as a major contribution to the African Union’s regional integration vision of a peaceful, prosperous and fully integrated continent by 2063.
Cameroonian entrepreneur: Farming should be about business, not handouts Published by Justin Probyn on 27 July 2016 As a child, Ernest Atem Lefu witnessed first-hand how his father struggled to sell his crops at a fair price.
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.
Government ministers join mining and power chiefs in Ghana for key West Africa conference Published by Press Office on 1 June 2016 ‘Remain viable’ in the tough economic climate is the theme of a major two-day mining and power conference which begins tomorrow in Accra alongside WAMPEX 2016.
Have West, Central Africa outgrown the CFA franc? Published by Emilie Iob on 30 April 2016 Debate over the CFA franc is once again stirring in West and Central Africa with some experts calling for a reform of the colonial currency.
The rise of mobile money in West Africa Published by Maimouna Gueye on 28 March 2016 The mobile money wave has crossed the Sahelian band over to West Africa from its Kenyan birthplace.
Cashing in on the cashew nuts boom Published by Franck Kuwonu on 3 July 2015 The annual ‘money-harvesting’ season is in full swing in Côte d’Ivoire. For the fortunate cashew nut farmers in the central and northern parts of the country, February through June is harvest time.
Borrowing responsibly: Africa’s debt challenge Published by Jocelyne Sambira on 2 July 2015 Are African countries borrowing too much, too fast?
Integrating West African stock exchanges could boost liquidity Published by Kate Douglas on 11 May 2015 The common platform for cross-border listing and trading will improve liquidity and trade volumes in West Africa, says NSE executive director.
Ebola: 50% of multinationals have no policy to deal with pandemics Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 August 2014 New survey reveals many global companies are not prepared to cope with pandemics.