The Africa Report

Articles

• 500 Business Champions : The meteoric rise of Porteo BTP in Côte d’Ivoire

  21 mars, par Thaïs Brouck
  12 years after its creation, the Ivorian company has already become a giant in the construction industry, both at home and in the sub-region. The key to its success lies in operational flexibility, solid political connections and massive investment.

• South Africa : Why old voters make sense for big parties

  21 mars, par Carien du Plessis
  Blanket campaigns targeting young voters in South Africa might not be the most effective campaign approach for established political parties even if the future of the country should be in young people’s hands.

• 500 Business Champions : Is Lekela’s takeover of Infinite Power a game changer ?

  21 mars, par Gaëlle Arenson
  Infinity Power’s acquisition of independent power producer Lekela for more than $1bn has created the largest private renewable energy producer in Africa making it ‘Deal of the Year’ in our ranking of 500 African Champions.

• Kenya : Who will replace Raila if he gets AU job ?

  21 mars, par Victor Abuso
  As Kenya’s veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga’s bid to become the chairperson of the African Union Commission is boosted by the endorsement of some of the continent’s top leaders, the prospect of him getting the job in Addis Ababa is putting the succession battle in his party back home in (...)

• Renewable energy : How can Africa leverage its mineral wealth ?

  21 mars, par Veneranda Langa
  To reap the benefits of the continent’s rich material resources, African leaders will need to find a balance between protectionist policies and foreign investment.