Business Setup
Solar Project Bankability in Zimbabwe: What Lenders Need
Learn what lenders assess in Zimbabwe solar projects, including power purchase agreements, cash flow, grid approvals, financing risks and project readiness.
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Energy
Renewable energy, oil and gas, and energy sector investment opportunities in Africa.
All Insights Investment
Manufacturing Opportunity in Africa: Beyond Cheap Labour
Evaluate manufacturing opportunities in Africa beyond cheap labour by assessing power, logistics, suppliers, market access and total operating costs.
Business Setup
Zimbabwe Infrastructure Gaps: Opportunity and Risk
Explore Zimbabwe’s infrastructure opportunities and risks, including energy, logistics and connectivity, with a practical framework for assessing investment.
Business Setup
The Risk of Informal Power Structures – Focus on Africa
In many African markets, what happens outside official channels often matters more than what happens inside them. Here is how informal power structures create hidden risks, and how businesses can navigate them.
Business Setup
Power, Not Policy: The Real Barrier to Doing Business in Africa
Limited access to reliable electricity, not regulation or taxes, is the biggest barrier to doing business in Africa. Here’s how power costs are reshaping strategy in 2026.
Technology
Pan-African Tech Super-Conglomerates: The 2026 M&A Wave Reshaping Africa's Digital Economy
A deep dive into the 2026 M&A surge sweeping Africa's tech ecosystem, examining the deals, drivers, and the emergence of pan-African super-conglomerates that are consolidating power across fintech and logistics.
Investment
Joint Ventures Across Africa: Structuring Deals for Mining, Agriculture, and Energy
Capital meets opportunity. A foreign investor brings finance and technology. A local partner brings land, licenses, and relationships. The deal looks perfect on paper. But in Africa's mining pits, agricultural fields, and energy corridors, the structure of that handshake determines whether the venture thrives or unravels.
Technology
Step-by-Step: Setting Up Reordering Rules for Inventory in Odoo
Reordering rules in Odoo are one of the most powerful tools for ensuring that products are always available when needed without overstocking or straining cash flow. Many businesses using Odoo for the
Investment
DRC’s Energy Gap: Investment Opportunities in Hydro & Solar
Introduction The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) possesses some of the richest natural resources on the African continent, yet it faces one of the most severe electricity shortages in the region. D
Sectors
Ethical Sourcing: Navigating ESG & Compliance in the DRC Mining Sector
Introduction The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) stands at the heart of the global transition to clean energy. Its vast reserves of cobalt, copper, and lithium are essential to the production of el
Sectors
Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Incorporating in the DRC
Introduction The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of Africa’s most resource-rich and opportunity-filled markets. From mining and energy to logistics and technology, investors are increasingly
Tax & Compliance
DRC Corporate Tax: Understanding the 30% Rate & 2025 Reforms
Introduction The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains one of Africa’s most resource-rich economies, attracting foreign investment in mining, energy, construction, and telecommunications. However
Business Setup
Company Registration in Kinshasa vs. Lubumbashi: What’s Different?
Introduction The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) offers vast investment opportunities in mining, agriculture, energy, and infrastructure. Two cities stand out as the nation’s economic powerhouses:
General
B-BBEE Compliance: What New Businesses in South Africa Must Know
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) is one of the most significant economic policies shaping South Africa’s business environment today. For new businesses entering the market, understandin
Sectors
SA’s Renewable Energy Market: An Investor’s Guide
Introduction South Africa is undergoing a profound energy transformation. For decades, the nation relied heavily on coal, but growing environmental concerns, rising electricity demand, and the need fo
Sectors
How to Invest in Ethiopia’s Energy Sector: A Complete Guide for 2025
Introduction The Ethiopia energy sector is rapidly emerging as one of the most attractive destinations for investment in Africa. With abundant natural resources, an ambitious government electrificatio
Investment
Understanding Kenya Financial Laws and How to Set Up in Kenya
Introduction Kenya is a leading economic powerhouse in East Africa, offering immense opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs, and multinational companies. As a rapidly growing hub for finance, tech
Sectors
Business Setup in Southern Africa
Introduction Southern Africa continues to attract global investors seeking opportunities in mining, agriculture, energy, manufacturing, and services. Countries such as South Africa, Malawi, Botswana,
Sectors
Malawi Business Setup Essentials
Introduction Malawi, known as the “Warm Heart of Africa,” offers opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors across various sectors including agriculture, tourism, energy, and financial services. De
General
How to Retain Skilled Talent in Africa’s Competitive Sectors
Introduction In Africa’s fast-growing industries, skilled professionals are in high demand but often in short supply. Competitive sectors such as technology, finance, healthcare, and energy face const
Sectors
African Agri Investments
IntroductionAgriculture offers powerful investment potential in Africa, driven by growing demand, technological innovation, and untapped arable land. This article examines high-return agricultural inv
Sectors
Oil and Lubrication Services: Mauritius
Introduction The oil and lubrication services sector in Mauritius is experiencing steady growth, driven by expanding industrial activities, a flourishing automotive market, and ongoing technological a
Investment
Understanding the Kenya Revenue Authority
As East Africa’s leading economic powerhouse, Kenya continues to attract local and international investors seeking new growth opportunities. With a diversified economy, strategic location, and a growi
Tax & Compliance
VAT and SMEs in Zimbabwe: Unleashing Growth Potential
In Zimbabwe’s dynamic business arena, understanding the power of Value Added Tax (VAT) is paramount for ambitious SMEs and well-informed investors. VAT holds the key to unlocking growth opportun