CEOs of companies from across sub-Saharan Africa tell The Banker that investors face many challenges in setting up business in their countries but improvements are being made and the opportunities available are worth it.
Across sub-Saharan Africa there is a frequently heard lament: “Africa is not one country.” Political upheaval in Zimbabwe, civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, social unrest in Nigeria or the spread of HIV/Aids exact a toll on many more than just those directly affected – they cast a shadow over the entire continent. Investors warily retreat, fearing a contagious spread of these problems.
