Interest Free Islamic finance needs regulatory change to take off in sub-Saharan Africa Sub-Saharan Africa needs regulatory reforms if Islamic finance is to realise its growth potential in the region, Islamic fintech hub founder ... Wahida Mohamed tells The Africa Report.
On Merit Ghana’s development bank needs professional, not political appointments Ghana’s planned development bank won’t reach its full potential unless it can break with the culture of institutional appointments being ... used as a form of political patronage.
one cup at a time Kenya: Spirited fight by multinationals as climate change cuts tea volumes A recent study on effects of climate change on the tea sector in Kenya - the world's largest exporter of black tea - has revealed several challenges ... related to changing weather patterns in the East African country that has seen farmers and multinationals seek alternative solutions.
variety is key Egypt’s fresh orange exports are squeezing out other citrus crops Having leapfrogged Spain recently, Egypt is steadily edging closer to achieving its full potential as the world’s top orange exporter, a widely ... desirable prospect that might be overshadowing further opportunities to diversify into other high-quality citrus crops and spin-offs.
Between Cup and Lip Safaricom share price record jumps the gun as Ethiopia risks remain Shares in Safaricom surged to a record this week after the Ethiopian telecommunications license win for the consortium it leads. Analysts question ... whether the market is underestimating the risks involved.
increasing biodiversity Republic of Congo: Total undertakes forestry initiative on Batéké Plateau In a continental first for the Patrick Pouyanné-led energy group, Total is planting a 40,000-hectare forest 200km north of Brazzaville. ... Article 4/4 of "Africa’s natural gas loophole"
page turned Equity Group sees positive DRC contribution from second half, Mwangi says Equity Group expects its BCDC operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to make a “significant” contribution to group profitability ... from the second half of this year, CEO James Mwangi tells The Africa Report.
NEW HORIZONS Vodacom thrilled after Safaricom-led consortium wins Ethiopia licence A telecoms consortium that includes the Vodacom Group has cracked a rare greenfield opportunity in Ethiopia after winning a coveted bid for the ... country’s first private-use licence in the sector.
Legacy Assets Anglo American’s Thungela to face shrinking markets for thermal coal Anglo American's plan to demerge its thermal coal assets into a new listed company risks cordoning off a business which may struggle to manage ... end-of-life assets in a shrinking market.
Solar and wind headaches Africa’s green energy developers face uphill battle A host of obstacles are preventing oil majors from achieving their renewable energy ambitions, from investment delays to natural hazards to a ... lack of clear legislation. Article 3/4 of "Africa’s natural gas loophole"
