Africa

In a continent where missed opportunities for growth are commonplace, Ethiopia has been somewhat of an exception. The economy of country expanded in excess of 10% from 2004 to 2009. It was the fastest growing nation in Africa during 2007 and 2008, that was not dependent on oil. By 2012 the growth rate had moderated to 7% and has remained there ever since, but it is still an impressive record. As Africa’s second most populous nation after Nigeria and the fastest growing […]

Nigeria for investors has always been a nation with great potential since independence from the United Kingdom in 1960. The Civil War from the years 1967 to 1970 dashed the earlier hopes for a stable and prosperous economy. This was the end result of corruption and a series of military coups that culminated into violence on a massive scale. The era of the military juntas from 1970 to 1999 would then follow. Only in the 21st century, did the country painfully make […]

Making an investment in the mineral wealth of South Africa while precious metals are low in price globally, is one way to capitalize on the general decline in value for commodities at the present time. The country is a world leader and virtual treasure house of a number of valuable minerals. South Africa has become a key player in the global mining industry and has been so for generations. It has been the driving force behind making the country the richest and […]