This is Africa (London)

A publication from the Financial Times Ltd which seeks to examine African business and politics in a global context.

November 30

Africa: Agro-Industry - Bringing the Value Into Value Chains [analysis]

"It is wise for countries to make informed choices of strategic commodities to promote in specific zones" Read more »

Africa: How Mobile Media Is Transforming Africa for Good [opinion]

Often has the question been asked: Who does technology serve? Earlier this year, as a member of the judging panel for the first African Open Data Bootcamp in Kenya, I came across a... Read more »

Africa: Attracting Investment Into Post-Conflict Countries [analysis]

The IFC's vice president of business advisory services speaks to This is Africa on investing in post-conflict states Read more »

Africa: Helping Smallholders Access the Nile [analysis]

Fixing failings in water management will have huge implications for agricultural productivity and food security. Read more »
Africa: Counterfeits - Protecting Brands on the Continent [analysis]

The counterfeit industry has grown, turning brand protection into a big business. Read more »

Africa: The Continent's Power Deficit and What Should Be Done About It [analysis]

Rupert Soames, CEO of temporary power provider Aggreko, outlines Africa's power sector deficit and what should be done about it Read more »
Africa: Food Price Spikes and the Poor [analysis]

A review the type of policies and mechanisms that poor, net food-importing countries might use to overcome food security challenges in periods of high prices. Read more »
Africa: Global Agribusiness Trends - Implications for Smallholders in Africa [analysis]

Africa's food imports are increasing and food self-sufficiency is declining. This should create substantial local and regional marketing opportunities for African farmers and this... Read more »

Africa: What Can General Mills Do for Africa? [opinion]

The General Mills CEO explains how a US company can support African agricultural producers and consumers. Read more »
East Africa: Govt Regulation Slows Oil Sector

Regulatory uncertainty around the buying, selling and development of oil assets is impacting independent and small scale oil companies in East Africa. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Fall of Goma Hits International Business

The capture of Goma leaves the rebels in a far stronger position, and presents serious difficulties for international businesses. Read more »

Africa: Russia-Africa Trade - Set for a WTO Boost? [analysis]

With Russia finally joining the World Trade Organisation, the country's economic ties with Africa could advance. But the continent faces competition from other developing nations Read more »
Africa: Roundup of Legal Affairs on the Continent

Drawing on the latest legal and regulatory developments, This is Africa presents investment-related intelligence covering business reforms and legal news on the continent. This... Read more »

Africa: Index Insurance - a Free Lunch for African Farmers [analysis]

An intriguing, private sector solution is emerging to help farmers manage rainfall risk Read more »

East Africa: Cross-Border Resource Management - How Do the Nile Countries Fare?

Countries are struggling to agree over the use of the Nile's water, raising questions about cross-border resource management. Read more »
Africa: Africa's Infrastructure Boom - Will This Time Be Different?

High inflows to Africa's infrastructure sector bode well for growth. But stubborn obstacles - from procurement to currency denomination choices - now need to be tackled. Read more »

Nigeria: Local Companies Lured By London Stock Exchange

Firms from the continent's second biggest economy are being tempted by the liquidity, investor base, and profile of the LSE. Read more »

Africa: Moody's - New Ratings for Africa

Outlooks for Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia are stable, rating agency says Read more »
Africa: Four Lessons to Help Link Small Farmers to Agricultural Value Chains [opinion]

The "Making the Connection" conference on agricultural value chains is remarkable for the degree to which so many of those speaking agree on the key elements of linking small... Read more »
Ethiopia: Interview With CEO of the Agricultural Transformation Agency [interview]

As part of our presence at the conference "Making the Connection: Value Chains for Transforming Smallholder Agriculture", This is Africa interviewed Khalid Bomba, CEO of the... Read more »
Africa: Technology and Humanitarian Relief [opinion]

Rapid ICT developments are changing the way aid is disbursed. Read more »
Africa: Turning Smallholding Into Big Business [editorial]

Millions of smallholders around the world can play a role in delivering food to meet growing demand. But a proactive business mindset will be needed. Read more »

Africa: Taking Smallholder Farmer Innovation to Scale

The second day of the conference was one of the busiest, with three sets of four parallel sessions giving the participants - over 500 from across the world - a wide choice of... Read more »
Africa: Smallholder Farmers Key to Continent's Development [opinion]

"There is no single solution to the challenges of Africa's agricultural revolution. But it is clear that it is partnership ... which holds the key to accelerating the progress we... Read more »
Africa: The Beyond Business Awards Winners

To recognise the work of companies dedicated to creating shared value, This is Africa has launched its inaugural sustainable business awards Read more »

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