Global Business Collaboration
The Africa Free Trade Agreement business initiative is well-timed for global organizations due to the agreement being approved in January 2021.
- Consummate transactions
- Identify investment opportunities in Africa for interested parties to explore.
- Make this business vehicle a conduit/catalyst for business deals across multiple jurisdictions.
- Create a hybrid of sorts between, private equity/corporate finance/advisory investments and structured trades.
Sector Focus
Mining and Energy
Finance and Social Impact in the Extractive Sector in Africa: A Review of Recent Trends
The extractive sector in Africa is one of the fastest growing industries globally, with Africa now accounting for more than 20% of global mining investment. The sector’s growth has been driven by fast-rising commodity prices and increased demand from emerging economies such as China and India. However, rising costs and regulatory changes have made operating…
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Africa Focused FDI
Future-Ready Africa: Empowering Africa’s Workforce for Global Competitiveness
Africa is on the verge of a transformative era, with its workforce projected to be the most significant globally by 2100. The need to bolster the adoption of digital technologies to propel job growth for the more than 22 million Africans entering the workforce annually is underscored. This narrative revolves around Africa’s potential to contribute…
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Agriculture
Enhancing Food Security in Africa: The Significance of Infrastructure Development
Introduction With climate change accelerating, food security continues to be a topical issue globally. In Africa, even though significant progress has been made in the past decade, Food security remains a challenge. This situation is mainly due to inadequate infrastructure that affects agricultural yield, transportation, and trade. Investment in infrastructure development has the potential to…
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Highlights
Latest News
Unleashing Africa’s Economic Potential: Empowering Youth for Growth and Innovation
Africa is a continent brimming with potential, and its most valuable asset is its young population. Africa is the continent with the youngest population worldwide. As of 2022, around 40 percent of the population was aged 15 years and younger, compared to a global average of 25 percent.. Africa has a unique opportunity to harness…
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Future-Ready Africa: Empowering Africa’s Workforce for Global Competitiveness
Africa is on the verge of a transformative era, with its workforce projected to be the most significant globally by 2100. The need to bolster the adoption of digital technologies to propel job growth for the more than 22 million Africans entering the workforce annually is underscored. This narrative revolves around Africa’s potential to contribute…
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Leveraging Technology to Revolutionize Trade Finance in Africa
Africa is a continent of vast resources and opportunities. However, its potential is often limited by lack of access to financing. Trade finance, which involves the financing of trade transactions between buyers and sellers, is particularly crucial for economic growth in Africa if the continent is to realise its aspiration of a fee common market.…
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Bridging the Trade Finance Gap in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges in the Era of AfCFTA
Africa’s role in the global economy has been steadily growing over the past few years, with the continent home to some of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Trade finance plays a crucial role in facilitating cross-border transactions and supporting economic growth. However, businesses in Africa continue to face significant challenges in accessing trade finance,…
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Enhancing Food Security in Africa: The Significance of Infrastructure Development
Introduction With climate change accelerating, food security continues to be a topical issue globally. In Africa, even though significant progress has been made in the past decade, Food security remains a challenge. This situation is mainly due to inadequate infrastructure that affects agricultural yield, transportation, and trade. Investment in infrastructure development has the potential to…
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Exploring Africa’s Trading Partners: Opportunities and Challenges
Africa is a continent with immense potential for economic growth and development. Over the years, Africa has traded with various countries worldwide, including Europe, China, and the United States. However, diversifying trade relationships is essential for Africa to achieve long-term economic success and stability. As Africa continues to develop, it has expanded its trade relationships…
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