US, China Compete for Africa’s Rare Earth Minerals
Via VOA, an article on the growing competition for Africa’s rare earth minerals: South Africa hosted the world’s biggest mining investment conference this week, with industry experts in [...]
Logistics In Africa: Broken
Via TechSafari, an interesting look at Africa’s logistics sector: It was a brutal week for logistics startups. Gokada (a last-mile delivery company) laid off 54 employees this week, and is on [...]
Despite Abundant Resources, Zimbabwe’s Mining Sector Will Remain Unsteady
Via Rane’s WorldView, a look at Zimbabwe’s mining sector: Despite recent government commitments to reform, Zimbabwe’s mining sector will likely remain crippled by patronage [...]
China’s Push to Secure Its Energy Interests in the Middle East
Via CSIS’ Hidden Reach, a look at China’s push to secure its energy interests in the Middle East: China is expanding its footprint in the Middle East to meet its vast energy needs. Near the [...]
Jumia Wants To Be The “Amazon of Africa” But Can’t Find The Customers
Via Rest of World, a look at Jumia’s plans to be the “Amazon of Africa”: Jumia has established dominance as the major e-commerce player in Africa, with over 3.1 million quarterly [...]
With Energy Deals in Africa, Italy Positions Itself as Europe’s Next Gas Hub
Via Rane’s Stratfor WorldView, a look at Italy’s efforts to position itself as Europe’s next gas hub: The Italian government’s new energy-driven approach to Africa will help [...]

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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.