Investment opportunities for Africa

Africa’s position in the global economy is undergoing a profound shift. As the G20 and B20 discussions conclude, RMB Chief Economist Isaah Mhlanga reflects on the continent’s growing influence and the opportunity it holds in shaping global prosperity. With a young population, rising digital adoption and significant natural resources, Africa stands at the intersection of strategic global priorities, from sustainable development to supply-chain diversification. This wrap-up unpacks the insights emerging from these global forums and explores the findings of RMB’s latest report, Continent at a crossroads: Africa’s place in the world, today and tomorrow.

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Continent at a crossroads is RMB’s newest research publication, designed to provide data-driven insights into Africa’s evolving role in the world. Combining in-depth interviews with 47 influential African leaders, survey responses from across the continent and robust external datasets, the report identifies nine key themes shaping Africa’s trajectory to 2035. These range from governance and regional integration to technology, demographics and the global clean-energy transition.

The report offers an investor-focused view of the continent’s opportunities and challenges, examining how Africa can harness its strengths, from its entrepreneurial innovation to its natural resource wealth, to accelerate growth and deepen its global agency. Prepared with global decision-makers in mind, including members of the G20 and B20, the report provides strategic guidance for shaping Africa’s economic future and supporting long-term prosperity.