Tag Archives | Mozambique
China’s Investments in Africa: Who’s gaining & who’s losing?
Let’s talk about Relationship with Africa Chinese investments in Africa has been contentious right from […]
The lion roars: Africa opens up to investment
The vastness of Africa’s potential has been evident for centuries. Blessed with ample resources, rapidly […]
KPMG Africa’s Banking in Africa Report (2015)
The banking sectors of a number of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries have exhibited significant growth […]
WEF Africa Highlights: Understanding the Formal and Informal Sector
How do we incorporate the informal economy into the formal? KPMG’s Global Chairman, John Veihmeyer […]
Alleviating youth unemployment by addressing the African informal sector
KPMG Global Chairman joined Head of Oxfam Winnie Byanyima, Vice President of Ghana, Kwesi Amissah-Arthur, […]
Nine mega-trends shaping the future of Africa
By Seyi Bickersteth, Chairman, KPMG Africa and National Senior Partner of the Nigerian Practice The reality […]
Healthcare Advisory in Africa: KPMG’s Role
Globally, the healthcare sector is facing enormous, complex challenges around both development and maintenance. In […]
Africa Brief: Business News from around the continent
Automotive Manufacturing Plants prepare to expand in Africa While the South African automotive market looks […]
The dividends of empowering Africa’s female workforce
According to an International Labour Organisation (ILO) report sub-Saharan Africa has the world’s highest proportion (40%) of women who are just contributing family workers and are only supportive of the primary income earner. Only 15% of sub-Saharan African women are salaried (in developed countries it’s around 90%), and for most a job is not about building a career but about survival. In spite of the fact that women play such a key role in the home, and economy, they are not properly recognised and rewarded for their contribution.
Mozambique’s 3 transport corridors hold vast potential
After being neglected for years, Mozambique’s transportation infrastructure has drastically improved in recent years due to the growing economic opportunities in the region. Once considered one of the most dilapidated transportation systems in the world, it is now being revitalised through both public and private funding. Extensive development is underway in ports, rail systems, and roads. The Mozambican Government is currently developing three corridors that provide export outlets for Mozambique’s neighbours.
Project Africa: Mission Madzi Apidza, Building for literacy
On 19 August I travelled to Madzi Apidza village, Malawi as a Project Africa envoy to witness and participate in the construction of a school financed by staff and Partners from our US practice.
The Emergence of the Africa 8
Ecobank recently coined a new emerging market investment grouping – The Africa 8. Unlike other emerging market groupings, this one focuses entirely on investment potential going forward within Africa itself.
East Africa’s natural gas boom – where are we now?
There have been numerous gas finds in Mozambique and Tanzania since 2010. In fact, finds in the Rovuma Basin have provided the operators of the gas projects enough incentive to develop LNG facilities in both countries.
Africa Brief: Ghana, Nigeria in fund’s sights and more…
Delta International Property Holdings, the first JSE listed property fund offering investors direct access to high growth markets in Africa, is targeting properties in Ghana and Nigeria, with an acquisition pipeline of $200m having been identified.
Africa Geographic tourism hotspots and trends
The results of an online Africa Geographic Travel Survey released last month show that tourists are squarely in favour of the south and east of the continent.
Africa Focus: Mozambique discovers its way to being Africa’s power house
Mozambique has experienced growth rates of 7% in recent years, combine that with its political stability and recently discovered vast gas and coal resources, the country is destined to become Africa’s leading player in the power sector.
Africa Brief: Fuel prices rise as subsidies cut, Mozambique tourism next big thing and more…
Cameroon has cut some of its costly fuel subsidies, a move that will please international donors calling for reforms, although similar moves have been reversed in the past due to the threat of protests against subsequent price rises.
Local knowledge and value-chain approach essential to Africa private equity success
Africa’s enormous growth potential is now an open secret with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicting that by 2015 seven out of the top 10 fastest growing economies will be in the region.
Africa Brief: Calgro sees growth in African markets & more…
Calgro M3 Holdings, the listed affordable housing company, anticipates further growth into the African markets after making its first venture beyond South Africa’s borders into Namibia with the Otjomuise project in Windhoek.
Private equity investment in Mozambique: a time for dramatic growth
Mozambique continues to experience dramatic economic growth rates, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2012 estimated at 7.5%, and projected growth in 2013 and 2014 estimated at over 8%. Nevertheless, Mozambique remains extremely poor and underdeveloped, struggling to translate that robust economic growth into prosperity for its populace.
