Deal making activity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) dropped in the second half of 2020 (H2 2020), when compared to the second half of 2019 (H2 […]
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High-Impact Entrepreneurs Raise 4x Capital Year-On-Year
Endeavor empowers entrepreneurs for business growth Despite prolonged global market uncertainty, Endeavor South Africa has reported significant growth in their portfolio of disruptive tech businesses. […]
How Egypt banks on renewables to meet expected surge of energy demand
To meet its soaring demand for energy, Egypt is turning to renewable sources. Its targets, if accomplished, will see it become a pioneer in the […]
The impact of COVID-19 on finance and investment in Africa
By Morne van der Merwe, Managing Partner, and Wildu du Plessis, Head of Africa, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in mass production […]
Why South Africans Are Setting Up Business in Dubai
The UAE serves as a key location for investors from South Africa. Whether it’s through Dubai mainland or a Dubai free zone, South Africans continue to reach out […]
The impact of Brexit on South Africa and Africa
By Morne van der Merwe, Managing Partner and Head of the Corporate/M&A Practice, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg Countries in Africa are preparing for the reality that […]
Hospitality industry development in Africa.
Interviews with global business leaders. Join Mark Willis, Chief Executive Officer, Middle East & Africa, Accor at #AHIF from 23-25 September 2019, Addis, Ethiopia. He […]
Funding Africa’s Infrastructure Gap
Key to enabling African economies to make the most of their opportunities is developing infrastructure in the region. Across the continent, new laws are being […]
Seven Things to Consider When Transacting in Africa
By Morne van der Merwe, Managing Partner, and Wildu du Plessis, Head of Africa at global law firm Baker McKenzie in Johannesburg Ahead of the […]
Investments into the South African hospitality sector
JLL has released its 2019 SA Hotel Investment Outlook report forecasting that R1.9 billion will be invested into new hotels, and around R6.9 billion in […]