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The Australian start-up Solar-Gem is setting out to address the enormous need in the developing world for affordable, reliable off-grid energy solutions. For Khimji Vaghjiani, CEO, it is almost unthinkable that there are surgeons in Africa who operate by candlelight when the hospital daytime generators switch off. Concentrating on rural and remote areas, Solar-Gem delivers [...]
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Business Club Australia (BCA) will be present in Cape Town during the FIFA World Cup to broaden and deepen Australia’s engagement with Africa.
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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 [...]
...read moreA report issued by the Victorian Government has predicted massive growth in housing, development and infrastructure in the Middle East and North Africa region over the next 10 years. The Directory of Major Construction Developers in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) indicates that design and construction companies are set to benefit from growing opportunities as [...]
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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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Developed nations have set their carbon reductions targets too low, according to African climate change negotiator Lumumba Di-Aping. Di-Aping has identified Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown as two leaders who have played politics rather than committed to an agreement. “The issue about whether there is a politically binding agreement [...]
...read moreTo 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 [...]
...read moreA free breakfast seminar highlighting opportunities in the African nation of Botswana will run in Sydney and Melbourne next week, supported by the Australia Africa Business Council, the Botswana High Commission, Botswana Export Development and Investment Authority and Business Strategies International. Botswana has achieved impressive economic performance over the past three decades due to a [...]
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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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Industry & Investment NSW will host a free seminar on investing in the Middle East and North Africa regions as part of the NSW Government’s Small Business September program. ‘Middle East & North Africa Investment and Trade: Your roadmap to opportunities in the region’ will address the growth opportunities for Australian investors including areas such [...]
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