Mapped: Internet Download Speeds by Region
March 30th, 2024
Courtesy of Visual Capitalist, a look at global internet speeds by region. Interesting to speculate how African economies may be transformed when internet capacity reaches that of the rest of the world: In today’s fast-paced world, internet speed isn’t just a convenience—it’s the driving force behind how we work, play, and connect. In this map, […]
Read more »Mali’s Minerals Exploration Budget Slips
March 30th, 2024
Via WhyAfrica, a report on Mali’s mineral exploration budget, which declined in 2023 as the risks of doing business in the country mount: According to the report, Africa’s exploration budget was USD1.27-billion for 2023, down 3.4%, slightly more than the global average. The largest decline came from Mali as the country’s budget dropped by USD71-million, or 46%, […]
Read more »Egypt’s Economic Downturn Draws More Investment From Gulf Countries
March 29th, 2024
Courtesy of The Africa Report, a look at how Egypt’s economic crisis has led to even more investment interest from Gulf countries, particular opportunities in education and healthcare: Over the last three years, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have dominated Egypt’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) scene, with activity set to intensify within […]
Read more »Sudan War Causes Stoppages On South Sudan Oil Pipeline
March 29th, 2024
Via Reuters, an article on disruptions to South Sudan’s oil pipeline: The main pipeline carrying oil from South Sudan through Sudan for export has been suffering stoppages since last month due to problems linked to the war between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to three Sudanese officials. A March 16 letter […]
Read more »Bric(k) In The Wall: Struggling Ethiopia Looks To Russia For An Economic Comeback
March 29th, 2024
Courtesy of The Africa Report, an article on Ethiopia’s look to Russia for economic assistance: Having emerged from a devastating civil war that destroyed its once-vibrant economy and staring at a humanitarian catastrophe, Ethiopia is looking east in a bid to help the country revitalise its public finances. This year, Ethiopia joined BRICS+ newcomers Iran, […]
Read more »South Sudan Seeks Investors for New Oil Refinery
March 28th, 2024
Courtesy of Energy, Capital & Power, an article on South Sudan’s efforts to find investors for a new oil refinery: South Sudan’s national oil company Nilepet is calling on investors to secure funding for the construction of an oil refinery in the country’s Block 5A. According to Director General of Finance, Services and Administration at […]
Read more »Focusing primarily on The New Seven Sisters - the largely state owned petroleum companies from the emerging world that have become key players in the oil & gas industry as identified by Carola Hoyos, Chief Energy Correspondent for The Financial Times - but spanning other nascent opportunities around the globe that may hold potential in the years ahead, Wildcats & Black Sheep is a place for the adventurous to contemplate & evaluate the emerging markets of tomorrow.