One of the questions which is often asked to Infomineo is: Is Africa one continent, is it 54 different countries or is it anything in between? The answer is quite clear today: it is something in between. In fact the old approach to Africa, grouping countries based on colonial heritage, languages or religions, doesn’t make […]
In my previous article published in March, I gave you a general overview of luxury real estate market in Western Africa with a focus on Nigeria and Ghana. Today let us talk about some major projects initiated in Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire. Senegal: A new wind is blowing for the luxurious real estate market With […]
During my recent 5-day market study in ‘Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,’ focusing on the beauty and personal care products sector, I uncovered fascinating business insights and aspects of Ethiopian culture that were new to me and are certainly worth sharing. Ethiopia is a landlocked country located in East Africa. It is the 10th largest country of […]
Exploring the ‘Real Estate in West Africa’ unveils a landscape of opportunity amidst a population of 245 million. With an average income of $309 per person and a regional economic growth rate of 2.5% annually, the sector stands at the cusp of significant expansion. This article delves into the luxury real estate market in West […]
Introduction to Africa’s Economic Growth The rapid growth of African Infrastructure is underscored by the IMF’s recognition , of Africa as home to 5 of the top 10 fastest growing economies globally. Domestic and foreign infrastructure investments respond to the growth potential of the world’s second largest continent.in order to achieve self-sufficiency and global competitiveness. […]
The Market Capital Authority in Morocco has done a study to launch a Commodity Exchange market, looking forward to prepare the financial and the legal framework to develop this project, after assessing its success potential. A Commodity Exchange is a market in which multiple buyers and sellers trade commodity-linked contracts on the basis of rules […]
Today’s encounter in a Nairobi traffic jam brought to life the essence of Entrepreneurship in Africa. Speaking with Henry, a driver with ambitions beyond the steering wheel, unveiled the potential and hope embedded in the continent’s entrepreneurial spirit. Henry was born in a small city in rural Kenya. He was able to attend school until […]
Niamey, Niger, stands as a testament to unexpected progress and potential. Despite being ranked among the least developed nations worldwide and its status as the fourth-largest producer of uranium, Niger’s journey from 2001 to 2012 showed little change beyond the construction of a new bridge in the capital in 2011. However, my return in December […]
On February 2012, The Saudi ministry of Commerce and Industry announced an export ban on cement and clinker in order to meet local demand and contribute to price stability in the Kingdom. The only exception was Bahrain, whose market will still benefit from Saudi cement inflow up to 25,000 bags/ week.
With a growing middle class and a population that is moving into the cities, Africa is on a positive growth trajectory. According to the African Development Bank, African consumers will spend about US$2.2tr annually by 2030. Africa is ushering in positive indicators across the board. The challenge is how to reach this growing demand in […]
