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By now, most investors and businesses know about the tremendous potential of Africa—the world’s second-fastest-growing region, topped only by emerging Asia. But it may come as a surprise that Africa’s […]
McKinsey Report: The Rise of the African Consumer Read More »
It is not ‘culturally proper’ to call the situation a famine, says Tesfa Ghebrabe, a local Ethiopian agricultural investor, but there is definitely a shortage of animal feed in Ethiopia
Why East Africa is Facing an Animal Feed ‘Famine’ Read More »
Angola is very familiar with foreign investment. Oil companies have long poured cash into Africa’s 3rd largest oil producer. The wells continue to spill returns and results. But anyone considering
Investing in Angola: Beyond the Oil Read More »
La Fourchette is a central Dakar specialty. The restaurant is full of Dakar’s social class and serves a completely enchanting menu. Many patrons come from all over the world but
5 Top Investment Opportunities in Senegal Read More »
Two businessmen on their iPhones argue over Congolese economic policy at Le Café Conc, an expensive French restaurant in the middle of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of
4 Top Investment Opportunities in the DRC Read More »
The news coming from the Western press about Zimbabwe leaves little to be desired about the small former British colony. The Zimbabwe economy has seen rough days. Hyperinflation decimated the
Why You Should Invest in Zimbabwe Read More »
The times are changing in the Horn of Africa and the larger East Africa region. Ethiopia – once the byword for famine in the region – is garnering attention from
5 Top Opportunities for Investment in Ethiopia (II) Read More »
The BRICS group of emerging economies (made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) gather at the 5th annual BRICS summit in Durban, South Africa. It is the
BRICS: What’s In It For Africa? Read More »
Somaliland. Not Somalia. Somaliland has been an independent region of Somalia proper for more than 20 years. Yet, most Westerners do not associate the former British protectorate with 20 years
Investing in Somaliland- Is it Dubai 20 Years Ago? Read More »
This week’s double Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) article is, well, not about FMCG but important in our series about the sector. The first part of this two-part article looks
Private Equity Investment in Africa’s Education: Building a Skilled Labor Force Read More »
