The last year has not been an easy one for many economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), and 2016 is unlikely to be any better. A new wave of currency depreciation, low commodity prices and a subdued global outlook will continue…
An FSG On the Ground Insight: Zambia has all ingredients for economic success, but erratic and inconsistent government policies hold back growth, finds Anna Rosenberg, head of FSG’s Sub-Saharan Africa research practice, currently on a research trip in Southern Africa.…
An FSG On The Ground Insight: Alexa Lion, Sub-Saharan Africa analyst at Frontier Strategy Group is currently on a research trip to Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal. Here are her latest insights. Small and stable I write as the voice of…
Despite the cost of the Ebola outbreak currently ravaging West Africa (a potential $33 billion by the World Bank’s estimation) and growing concern over the continent’s growth prospects, Africa’s sovereign debt market is booming. According to the New York Times, investors…
Ebola has been dominating media coverage of Sub-Saharan Africa ever since a man stricken with the disease landed in Lagos in July. Despite the scary headlines, businesses must differentiate fact from fear in order to assess the virus’ potential impact…
Despite ongoing violence in Nigeria, opinions about the country’s security challenges and what they mean for investors differ widely among local entrepreneurs and international business leaders. Some executives, whether in Lagos or other commercial centers like Abuja or Port Harcourt, say they aren’t concerned.…
As another major terrorist attack has hit Kenya, companies should expect this not to be the last one in the near future. Terrorism is creating a growing sense of fear that is harming consumer-oriented businesses and tourism, a major driver…