Blogger Frank Aneke takes us through the opportunities in telecommunications in Africa.
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Frank Aneke writes on the opportunities available in Africa’s expanding oil and gas sectors.
“19 African countries are currently among significant contributors to the global oil and gas market. New African oil producers such as Ghana are on their way to join the global league of oil & gas exporters.”
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BLOG: Frank Aneke writes on the emerging consumer class in Africa. Where does an Australian business begin?
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Africa’s combined consumer spending of US$860 billion in 2008 will grow to more than US$1.4 trillion in 2020, according to the McKinsey Global Institute. Released in June 2010, its research paper MGI African Economies gives an interesting forecast for Africa in the next decade. The report concluded that growing consumer purchasing power and increased foreign [...]
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In my interactions with some Australian exporters, I discovered that most do not consider African market in their export plans. Their reasons are largely due to lack of credible information, issues relating to market entry bottlenecks and non-exposure to African business success stories. Interestingly, some exporters still view Africa from the prism of NGO appeal-fund [...]
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In an interview with the BBC, South Africa‘s 2010 Local Organising Committee chairman, Danny Jordaan described the FIFA World Cup as nothing less than an opportunity to “construct a new economic and business environment for the African continent”, using South Africa as a catalyst. Jordaan’s remark truly positions South Africa as the economic gateway to [...]
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Nigeria is just beyond the scope of many Australian exporters, but with a little foreknowledge and an understanding of where the country is heading, this African nation could be very lucrative indeed. To an average Australian, Nigeria brings forth mixed thoughts and feelings. To some, Nigeria is viewed with reservations, but to many; Nigeria represents [...]
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To millions across the globe, Africa is synonymous with hunger, disease, aids, despots and conflicts. China, India and other Asian countries suffered same stereotyping until few decades ago when they started the current economic transformation through rapid industralisation and international trade. Africa is cautiously on the tails of the Asian Tigers. The continent is quietly [...]
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Nigeria is the fastest growing telecommunications market in Africa and third in the world behind China and Brazil. As a virgin market experiencing rapid growth, Nigeria has become a preferred destination for international technology investors from South Africa, Middle East, Europe, Asia and North America. Some years ago, industry experts predicted the growth of telecommunication [...]
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The Encarta Dictionary defines sectarian as ‘rigidly adhering to a set of doctrines and intolerant of other views’. This definition could best describe the mindset of violent religious and ethnic groups in emerging economies. For most individuals, it can be hard to comprehend why a group of individuals could take it upon themselves to unleash [...]
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Articles by Frank Aneke
