"Will 2013 Be the Year to Invest in Africa?" via @triplepundit

Will 2013 be the Year to Take the Africa Risk?

"Will 2013 Be the Year to Invest in Africa?" via @triplepundit

Even a few of our most recognizable corporate giants have mingled with the budding economic behemoth in ways that reflect serious commercial interest combined with commitment to positive impact in local communities. Microsoft has long held a commercial, albeit nourishing presence in Africa and Walmart turned heads recently by acquiring Massmart, a leading retailer in Sub-Saharan Africa which happens to rank among the world’s top ESG performers . Visa made a big statement that underscores its perceived alignment between providing financial services to East Africa and improving its balance sheet. Last year, it opened a regional headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya while also establishing an intensive partnership with the government of Rwanda . A handful of our corporate leaders are reaping the rewards for their willingness to pioneer commercial approaches to help develop Africa, y...

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@KojoAbroba » 31 Jan '13, 5pm
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@ICPEAFRICA » 29 Jan '13, 8am
It is amazing how China ignored the negative publicity about Africa and just forged ahead in taking up investment... [link]
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@iLeenGreen » 17 Jan '13, 10pm
@darrylv Thanks. A timely synopsis on what and where Africa (country or continent) is [link] … time will reveal the rest.
@sustainableSAP » 17 Jan '13, 9pm
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@darrylv » 17 Jan '13, 5pm
Huge investment potential in Africa but will it be responsible, especially regarding rights of rural land holders? [link]
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Will 2013 Be the Year to Invest in #Africa? ("the world’s most underappreciated, undervalued growth story") [link]
@JingwenZhang » 16 Jan '13, 7pm
Sounds ironic...Africa is the Silicon Valley of banking. The future of banking is being defined here. [link]”
@TravisNoland » 16 Jan '13, 7pm
Can we finally take Africa seriously as an investment destination? [link]
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RT @jessleber: Interesting thought "Africa is the Silicon Valley of banking. The future of banking is being defined here." [link]
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Africa has untapped potential the western world doesn't realize : [link]
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