Sector

Growth in Africa

Episode 3

Africa is predicted to become the fastest-growing world economy. Economists say now is the time to invest. Crystal Orderson discusses the growth happening across Africa, shines a spotlight on East Africa, and explores sectors such as fintech and agriculture in this week’s episode.

Manufacturing

According to the Harvard Business Review, Africa has the potential to become the world’s next great manufacturing centre, where there is enormous demand and enormous profit to be made.

Mining and Metals

Africa is home to some of the world’s largest and rarest deposits of natural resources, fuels, minerals and metals.

Business confidence recovers noticeably

The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index shows a noticeable recovery in the second quarter. RMB Chief Economist Ettienne le Roux unpacks sector results and impact on GDP growth.

Resource sector solutions

Tailored finance and strategic advisory solutions for mining ventures, commodity trading and resource sector clients.

Consumer and agriculture

The food and beverage industry has undergone a series of changes in the last decade due to the rapidly changing consumer behaviors, technological advancements and stringent regulations.

Non-governmental organisations

Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) play a vital role in serving social, economic, environmental and humanitarian causes in communities across Africa.

Real Estate

Africa’s high urbanisation rate, coupled with a rapid population growth and burgeoning middle-class create multiple opportunities for real estate developments on the continent.

Retail

Retail consumers currently hold more power than ever before as their lifecycles and spending patterns change.