Africa
Commented by Nico Popp on October 27th, 2025 | 07:15 CET
Gold rush in Africa - Compelling Reasons for Côte d'Ivoire: Endeavour Mining, B2Gold, Kobo Resources
From time to time, business magazines report on investment opportunities in Africa. Time and again, authors refer to the continent's dynamic growth. The commodities sector in particular is strong. But how safe are investments in countries like Mali, Ghana or Zimbabwe? Seasoned Africa experts have always emphasized one thing: every country on the continent is different. Here, we highlight where Africa offers promising mining projects in the gold sector, draw parallels and outline the opportunities.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 21st, 2020 | 12:08 CEST
Orange, Total, Osino Resources: How to benefit from growth in Africa?
Africa is a booming continent: many raw materials attract investors, and the young population is pushing into future-oriented industries with even better training. It is no wonder that many companies from Europe and North America are also doing profitable business in Africa. Mobile phone provider Orange has recognized that the continent has more to offer than many people still believe. Europe's third-largest telecommunications giant has been making aggressive acquisitions in Africa in recent years. Africa and the Middle East now account for more than 13% of sales. Instead of just telephony, Orange acts as a kind of bank in Africa. Thanks to an app, people can make payments - this is safer and more flexible than cash and is popular with the younger population.
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Commented by Mario Hose on December 18th, 2019 | 10:36 CET
SAP, Siemens, Volkswagen, EXMceuticals - who has the best strategy for Africa?
The African continent is diverse and rich in people - more than just a beautiful travel destination. The population is estimated at around 1.3 billion people, which is comparable to China. The multitude of mineral resources and natural conditions offer an excellent starting position to strengthen the domestic economy and combat possible causes of flight. Various countries and companies have discovered Africa for themselves as a workbench, raw material region and sales market. However, sustainable stability and prosperity can usually only be achieved through education, and connection to that the different approaches of economy and politics can be of different importance for the local people.
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