Don’t Underestimate The Importance And Value Of An Experienced Financial Partner When Mining In Africa
By Nivaash Singh; Co-head of Mining and Resources Finance; Nedbank CIB While not without its own set of unique challenges, Africa currently offers a very compelling mining proposition with a number of excellent prospects in many parts of the continent. These include a very strong growth story in West Africa at the moment, and solid […]
An Icy Superhighway From Namibia to Brazil
By Robin George Andrews Namibia is famed for its deserts, including the world’s oldest, a vast expanse of undulating, scorched sand dunes occasionally visited by an ethereal fog. But around 300 million years ago, Namibia was frozen and located near the South Pole, smooshed against what is now South America within the emerging Pangea supercontinent. There, it was a superhighway for fast-moving ice, […]
How Will the African Remittance Market Look Like in 2025?
The migration of Africans to other continents has increased substantially in the past few years. According to data obtained from the UN, 25 million Africans were living outside their home continent as of 2017. Remittances back home have become so important that they are a lifeline for some homes in Africa. Funds obtained from family […]
My Vision For Africa Embracing Technology As A Catalyst For Growth On The Continent
I have journeyed through Africa, meeting with hundreds of employees, customers and partners. My key takeaway from my travels was that there is tremendous optimism and talented people who are ready to help Africa grow and thrive. My vision is to help improve access to quality education for all; drive economic growth; create jobs and […]
Balanced And Gender-Inclusive Education Is A Smart Investment
Fihima Mohamed’s mother never attended school and until two years ago she could not read or write. Mohamed’s mother had been born in neighbouring Somalia but was sent to Djibouti as a young girl to live with her aunt. The expectation had been that she would have a better life by escaping the ongoing conflict […]
