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Scramble for wealth
Francis Pelekamoyo, Opportunity International
Foreign investment is flooding into Africa thanks to the continent’s vast mineral wealth, but is the money benefiting the average African and helping to create a true internal economy? Charlie Corbett reports.
Markets show pulling power
Rupert Boyd, Standard Bank
A sure sign that Africa is entering a new phase of growth and development is the rapid advancement and increasing sophistication of its capital markets. Edward Russell-Walling reports.
Power to succeed
Jonathan Berman, Fieldstone
Africa is one of the most resource-rich areas on the planet but without a reliable power supply the continent will never benefit. Gill Baker reports on the power sector.
Risk and reward
Kirsten Parker, director of analysis at Exclusive Analysis, and Thoko Kaime, head of the company’s Africa division, explore the pros and cons of investing in the continent.
Manufacturing is key to prosperity
Jean-Louis Ekra, Africa Export Import Bank
The key to Africa’s future prosperity lies in diversification away from raw materials. Africa Export Import Bank president Jean-Louis Ekra talks to Charlie Corbett about the challenges of creating an internal economy.
Residual benefits
Clive Tasker, Standard Bank Africa
Standard Bank received a $5bn boost to its capital base last year after ICBC took a 20% stake. Charlie Corbett spoke to Standard Bank Africa’s chief executive Clive Tasker about the impact of the deal.
BMCE Group bridges out
Othman Benjelloun, CEO of Banque Marocaine Du Commerce Exterieur (BMCE)
The success of Morocco’s BMCE Group could become a beacon for other African countries that are beginning to see growth and stability. Neil Sen reports.
Launch of a catalyst
MediCapital, the new sales and investment banking arm of BMCE, aims to spark interest in untapped African markets. Neil Sen reports.
Emerging asset class
A decade after big developers pulled back, sub-Saharan Africa is re-emerging as a market for infrastructure finance, with innovations in international and local markets, write Jon Marks and Kevin Godier.
Still optimistic
Concern about a potential franc zone devaluation is countered by a generally bullish mood across the region, writes Jon Marks.
