A satellite image of the world at night shows a brightly lit Europe covered with starry dots and in sharp contrast, a dark, unlit Africa.
A satellite image of the world at night shows a brightly lit Europe covered with starry dots and in sharp contrast, a dark, unlit Africa.
Mr. William Amuna, CEO of GRIDCo, the national electricity transmission company, talked with Worldfolio about the prospects for the power sector in Ghana. When Ghanaian gas comes on-stream it will make many of the country´s power plants more efficient and reliable. GRIDCo has plans for serious investment to ensure it has the infrastructure and facilities needed to increase power generation in the years to come.
Mr. William Amuna, CEO of GRIDCo, the national electricity transmission company, talked with Worldfolio about the prospects for the power sector in Ghana. When Ghanaian gas comes on-stream it will make many of the country´s power plants more efficient and reliable. GRIDCo has plans for serious investment to ensure it has the infrastructure and facilities needed to increase power generation in the years to come.
With poor infrastructure in Africa accounting for a two-percent loss in total GDP each year, there is now a concerted effort to get the continent’s transport networks up to speed.
With poor infrastructure in Africa accounting for a two-percent loss in total GDP each year, there is now a concerted effort to get the continent’s transport networks up to speed.
Augusto da Silva Tomás, Angola’s Minister of Transport, talked to Worldfolio about the country’s plans to update and connect its transportation network, linking road and rail connections with airports and seaports. This, he says, will help diversify the economy and turn Angola into a transport hub for the continent.
Augusto da Silva Tomás, Angola’s Minister of Transport, talked to Worldfolio about the country’s plans to update and connect its transportation network, linking road and rail connections with airports and seaports. This, he says, will help diversify the economy and turn Angola into a transport hub for the continent.
The continent’s finance sector has grown rapidly and become more sophisticated over the last decade.
The continent’s finance sector has grown rapidly and become more sophisticated over the last decade.
Investment opportunities abound in Africa, but corruption and concerns over the efficiency of legal systems on the continent remain. So what protection can those looking to the country expect and how is the situation improving?
Investment opportunities abound in Africa, but corruption and concerns over the efficiency of legal systems on the continent remain. So what protection can those looking to the country expect and how is the situation improving?
From Guinness to Prada, the world’s best-known brands are eager to meet the African middle class’ growing thirst for consumer goods.
From Guinness to Prada, the world’s best-known brands are eager to meet the African middle class’ growing thirst for consumer goods.
President of Malawi, H.E. A. P. Mutharika, explained to United World the changes being undertaken in Malawi and what makes it different from other countries of the continent. Of importance is the potential return on invest in African countries and in particular Malawi, which has positioned itself as an excellent investment location for foreign companies.
President of Malawi, H.E. A. P. Mutharika, explained to United World the changes being undertaken in Malawi and what makes it different from other countries of the continent. Of importance is the potential return on invest in African countries and in particular Malawi, which has positioned itself as an excellent investment location for foreign companies.
President of Panamcham, Mr. David Carius, sits down with United World to discuss how trade agreements and other changes make Panama an enticing place for doing business.
President of Panamcham, Mr. David Carius, sits down with United World to discuss how trade agreements and other changes make Panama an enticing place for doing business.
Mr. Eduardo Morgan of Morgan and Morgan Group spoke to United World to clear up misconceptions about Panama's tax laws.
Mr. Eduardo Morgan of Morgan and Morgan Group spoke to United World to clear up misconceptions about Panama's tax laws.
