December was punctuated by two key events that will have significant bearing on the markets heading into 2015. Crude oil fell by -18.3% during the month (it is down -45.6% for the year and down -...
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Leading global investors increasingly understand the case for African investments. A sustained growth rate of over 6% a year for the past 10 years is certainly compelling; but how to access that...
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In 2007, Tullow Oil made the announcement that uplifted a whole nation. The company had discovered 1.5bn barrels of oil in an offshore field off the Ghanaian coast. In the first three years of...
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The financial sector has been a favourite of investors into Africa for some time. The long-term nature of the investment, the direct link to the expansion of the wider economy and individuals...
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The recent UN renewable energy pledge joined by the Rockefellers has drawn much attention, and calls for a divestment from fossil fuels in favour of renewable energy investments. Stephen Heintz,...
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The rise of Africa as an investment destination is particularly encouraging considering the unique challenges characterising many fast-growing countries. These include a lack of infrastructure,...
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The top three Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon wine blends in the country are being celebrated today at the second annual RisCura White Hot wine awards, hosted by global financial services...
The extended stock market rally in developed markets dating back to the latter half of 2012 seemed to finally come to a screeching halt in July. Increasing fears of deflation in the Eurozone...
One of the most debated issues in development economics is whether Official Development Assistance (foreign aid) promotes GDP per capita growth in aid recipient countries. In recent decades there...