South Africa – Food & Beverages 2019
Dry Spell For South Africa's Food Manufacturers Continues
The South African food industry continues to suffer from the bleak macroeconomic outlook. Producers are therefore increasingly targeting foreign markets.
Published: 26 April 2019
Kenya – Sector Overview 2019
Import Business Is Usually More Profitable Than Local Production
Kenya’s industrial growth is meager. In a regional comparison, the country is in danger of falling behind Ethiopia, a low-wage country. There are business opportunities for foreign providers of staple foods and used cars.
Published: 24 April 2019
Benin – Economic Overview
Benin’s Government Boosts Debt-Fueled Economy
Benin is experiencing an economic upswing, mainly due to public infrastructure investments. Thus, business opportunities are increasing for the first time in years.
Published: 08 April 2019
Africa – Food & Beverages 2019
Africa's Food and Beverage Industry Attracts Investment
Food processing is being expanded incrementally in many African countries. There is a drive toward self-sufficiency and increasing exports of processed agricultural goods.
Published: 25 March 2019
Kenya – Electric Power & Renewables 2019
Kenya Plans to Halt the Expansion of New Wind Power Plants
Kenya does not want to expand market share of “unreliable” energy sources such as wind and solar. The state utility does not intend to sign new power purchase agreements for the time being.
Published: 28 February 2019
Ghana – Sector Overview 2019
Despite a Mixed Economy, Opportunities Persist in Many Areas
The performance of Ghana’s economy varies greatly from sector to sector, although the country is far from an economic boom.
Published: 11 February 2019