China Poised to Become Africa’s Largest Trading Partner
August 12th, 2024 Via Fair Observer, a report on how China could scoot ahead of the US this year and become Africa’s biggest trading partner: This year, China could pull ahead of the US and become Africa’s [...]
The Horn Of Africa States: The Battle Of Corridors And Impact On Region
August 10th, 2024 Via Eurasia Review, commentary on the the impact of the global battle of corridors on Horn of Africa states: They say and it has been proven, many times over, that history ryhmes. The world works in [...]
Saudi Arabia’s Blossoming Rose Industry
August 10th, 2024 Via Arab News, a look at Saudi Arabia’s growing rose industry: With government support, rose farmers in Taif and Madinah see their yields blossom while preserving precious water Generations [...]
Ethiopian Airlines Signs Deal For $6 Billion Mega Airport
August 10th, 2024 Via Al Monitor, a report on a planned new airport in Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines has signed a deal for the design of a new $6 billion airport described as the biggest in Africa, state media [...]
Racing For Brand Visibility: Rwanda Bidding To Host A Formula 1 Race In Kigali
August 9th, 2024 Via Semafor, an article on Rwanda’s interest in hosting a Formula 1 race in Kigali in an effort to further extend its global brand via sport: Rwanda is in talks that could see Kigali host the [...]
Tebogo’s Gold Puts Brands On Notice For Africa
August 9th, 2024 Via Africa Scores, commentary on how African sprinters’ Olympic success may lead to new branding opportunities on the continent: Nearly a year ago, I started the #AfricaScores content series on [...]

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WILDCATS AND BLACK SHEEP
Wildcats & Black Sheep is a personal interest blog dedicated to the identification and evaluation of maverick investment opportunities arising in frontier - and, what some may consider to be, “rogue” or “black sheep” - markets around the world.

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.