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Locals want bigger share of $40bn industry.		May 1, 2013	1417
East vs West--who is winning in Africa? The accepted wisdom is that for Africa, there has been a momentum shift away its traditional trade and investment partners in the West towards the East, particularly China and to a lesser extent, India and Malaysia. But, is the West really losing ground in Africa and if so, how quickly? Neil Ford presents an intriguing take on this question.	Statistical data	May 1, 2013	2729
The rebuilding of Africa.		Apr 1, 2013	719
Ethical business is better business.		Feb 1, 2013	2077
Building Africa from the ground up.		Jan 1, 2013	2080
Tide turns in battle for African water.	Report	Dec 1, 2012	1197
Onwards and upwards for African hydrocarbons.		Nov 1, 2012	739
Africa ready for new-generation technology.	Brief article	Nov 1, 2012	115
Medium banks challenge South African dominance.	Report	Oct 1, 2012	4724
Microfinance comes of age.		Oct 1, 2012	2048
Reaching the goal: how can Africa achieve its Green Revolution? Neil Ford examines the various strategies, from government policy to innovations, which must be put in place if the continent is to finally achieve its long-sought dream of becoming self-sufficient in food.	Column	Oct 1, 2012	1902
Toughing out short-term turbulenc.		Jul 1, 2012	1009
Alternatives now a viable option.		Jun 1, 2012	1218
Ankara revisits old friends.		Apr 1, 2012	1199
The best of times for African energy.	Industry overview	Mar 1, 2012	847
Prudence is the key: balancing the budget.		Mar 1, 2012	1284
Integration or isolation in the new cities?		Feb 1, 2012	554
Africa's cities of the future: urbanisation for better or for worse.		Dec 1, 2011	2114
Exploring fever grips Africa.		Nov 1, 2011	1294
Building Ghana one property at a time.	Statistical data	Nov 1, 2011	1684
Recovery and consolidation.		Oct 1, 2011	1383
Building the new continent: economic growth fuels construction frenzy.		Jul 1, 2011	1026
Can African firms compete?		Jul 1, 2011	1401
Africa's cement producers take off.		Jul 1, 2011	854
The third way for construction.		Jul 1, 2011	581
A case apart in South Africa.		Jul 1, 2011	687
Case: a full liner throughout Africa.		Jul 1, 2011	467
Brand-new cities.		Jul 1, 2011	1293
Jonathan's energy pledge: The basis of President Goodluck Jonathan' policies will be the introduction and implementation of his much-vaunted oil, gas and power sector reforms. It is designed to provide sufficient electricity to power the rest of the economy. But can the new president deliver when his predecessors have failed to do so?		Jun 1, 2011	1366
Africa joins energy revolution.		Jun 1, 2011	1461
Massive increase on 2010 capitalisation.	Survey	Apr 1, 2011	6687
FDI trickle to turn into a flood.		Apr 1, 2011	2103
Africa's real estate booming: Africa's real estate sector is booming and the continent's construction industry is thriving. Reflecting the continent's greater economic activity, demand for housing and industrial property has never been higher - and Africa's financial institutions are busy underwriting a massive increase in investments. Neil Ford has the details.		Aug 1, 2010	1566
Diversity is the key.		Jul 1, 2010	699
Construction in Africa success comes in all sizes.		Jul 1, 2010	1081
South Africa the 2010 legacy: tangible and intangible benefits.		Jun 1, 2010	2147
Water the blue gold: making African water go around.		May 1, 2010	1606
New players enter the fray: investors from Brazil, India and Dubai have joined the more traditional organisations in a scramble for stakes in Africa's mining sector as the global economy begins its recovery. Neil Ford provides the details.	Industry overview	Feb 1, 2010	1696
Tullow, Eni lock horns over oil: competition for a larger stake in Uganda's nascent oil industry is becoming fiercer with the announcement last month that Anglo-Irish company Tullow is contesting a bid by Italian super-major Eni for concessions. Reports also suggest that Uganda's reserves may be larger than first estimated. Neil Ford reports.		Feb 1, 2010	1482
Africa takes full brunt of crisis.	Country overview	Jan 1, 2010	2822
Strong signs of recovery.		Dec 1, 2009	2374
New transport investment surges continentwide.		Dec 1, 2009	2782
ICT: Plugging Africa into the world: great progress but still a long way to go.	Conference news	Nov 1, 2009	1679
Constructing the African future: Africa is the site of choice for construction companies from around the world as new projects, from airports to large-scale affordable housing proliferate - despite the economic crunch. Neil Ford presents an overview of the sector around Africa.		Jul 1, 2009	3418
African ports thrive despite economic gloom: almost every sector in every country is suffering from the ongoing global economic crisis. Factories are being closed, GDP forecasts downgraded and belts tightened. Yet the African port sector is one of the few genuine examples of optimism, growth and new investment. Neil Ford reports.		Jun 1, 2009	1444
Low valuations hide true worth of Africa's best.	Survey	Apr 1, 2009	2120
African oil and gas 2009 review.		Apr 1, 2009	1338
Waiting for the storm to pass.		Feb 1, 2009	1785
Junta uncertainty clouds Guinea mining sector: the death of one of Africa's longest-reigning heads of state, Guinea's Lansana Conte, has cast a pall of uncertainty over the country's mining sector. In terms of mineral wealth, Guinea is one of the most richly endowed countries in the world.		Feb 1, 2009	1008
The energy sector.		Jan 1, 2009	1806
Seeds of hope for African power.		Jan 1, 2009	1541
A joined-up transport strategy.		Dec 1, 2008	1698
Credit crunch threat looms over African boom.	Report	Nov 1, 2008	687
Jumping the technology gap: Africa can bypass the cumbersome process of intensive industrialisation deemed essential to its sustained growth by leapfrogging technology - as it has done in the telecoms sector. Neil Ford argues that many other sectors are equally ripe for this treatment.		Nov 1, 2008	1438
Nigeria now Africa's biggest market.		Aug 1, 2008	892
Southern Africa: MTN's fate in the balanc.		Aug 1, 2008	506
East Africa: Safaricom sale a success.		Aug 1, 2008	518
North Africa: Libyan market saturated.	Brief article	Aug 1, 2008	251
Boom time for African construction: Chinese and Arabs lead construction charge.		Jul 1, 2008	1633
Wave of support for concessions: while the debate between state ownership of key enterprises and wholesale privatisation rages across the continent, a very workable compromise seems to have been found by the ports and harbours sector. Neil Ford has the details.	Discussion	Jun 1, 2008	1480
Mauritania bounces back: Mauritania's history of oil and gas development has been a chequered one. but the Sahelian country now appears to be enjoying a renaissance. Neil Ford investigates Mauritania's huge potential and the companies that are beginning to realise it.		May 1, 2008	1438
South African dominance slipping.		Apr 1, 2008	1730
Capital markets: Rwanda's new securities exchange will boost economic diversification; Rwanda's economic development has taken another step in the right direction with the launch of a securities exchange by the Central Bank of Rwanda, as the first stage on the path towards creating a full blown stock exchange. Report by Neil Ford.		Apr 1, 2008	945
Yar'Adua juggles political and economic woes: although it seems that the challenges in court against President Yar'Adua have no chance of success, they perhaps limit his ability to force through reforms, particularly in the vital energy sector. Neil Ford explains.		Apr 1, 2008	1606
Exporters will fund port rehabilitation: at long last, it seems that Liberia's ports, all of which are in a general state of disrepair, will be given a new lease of life to ensure the smooth export of rubber and iron ore. Neil Ford reports.		Apr 1, 2008	1484
Kikwete stronger after scandals: Tanzanian president Jakaya Kikwete's quick and decisive action following a spate of political scandals has burnished his image both in the continent and beyond. Report by Neil Ford.		Apr 1, 2008	1356
Is aluminium the new gold?		Apr 1, 2008	1516
S Africa joins elite FDI destinations: for the first time, an African country, South Africa, has made the list of the top 25 most attractive destinations for global foreign direct investment. It now ranks 18th in the world from a very low base 14 years ago. Neil Ford explains this remarkable achievement.		Mar 1, 2008	1085
Gazprom to signal end of Western domination? Nigeria's growing importance as an international gas supplier has been highlighted by talks between Abuja and gas giant Gazprom. The Russian company is the biggest gas exporter in the world. What lies behind Gazprom's foray into Africa?		Mar 1, 2008	1450
Black firms move into manganese: some of the world's biggest mining companies have signed deals with empowerment firms to further develop the South African manganese sector. But, as Neil Ford argues, the country's critical shortage of power could undermine the deals.		Mar 1, 2008	1497
Change is in the air.	Report	Mar 1, 2008	1424
Mittal wrapping up Africa? As the pace of Asian investment in African raw materials begins to pick up, India's Arcelor Mittal, the world's largest steel producer, has announced new investment in West African iron ore mining. What are the implications for Africa? Report by Neil Ford.		Mar 1, 2008	1480
Delta aims to become industrial power: an ambitious industrial project, based on the presence of liquefied natural gas, is one the drawing board in the states of Ogun and Ondo. It will involve developing a new shipping hub and a large scale industrial zone. Report by Neil Ford.		Mar 1, 2008	1503
Timber exports banned to save forests: Sierra Leone is losing its rainforests to uncontrolled logging by Chinese and other companies. The situation has become so bad that President Koroma has slapped a ban on all timber exports. Neil Ford reports.		Mar 1, 2008	1451
Growth will not suffer says Central Bank governor: the violence that followed the December polls not only shocked the population at large, but also threw out careful calculations by some of the world's major credit rating agencies. Neil Ford describes how polls wrongfooted the experts.		Feb 1, 2008	1571
Investors queue up for Nigerian LNG.		Feb 1, 2008	1550
Why Africa rejected 'divide & rule' EU trade deal: during the Lisbon AU-EU summit, the majority of African nations refused to sign the new trade agreements put forward by the EU. They said the deals brought them no new benefits but left their industries threatened by European imports. Neil Ford explains why Africa took this stance.		Feb 1, 2008	1493
A man of the people? Tanzania's President Kikwete has now been in power for two years, during which his country has continued to show robust growth. What has been his personal impact on the nation? Analysis by Neil Ford.		Feb 1, 2008	1537
How safe are African miners? While mining is crucial to Africa's economic wellbeing, just how safe are African miners compared to others in the rest of the world? Neil Ford investigates.		Jan 1, 2008	1605
Record FDI for Africa; The stream of good news about Africa's economic performance continues with the release of the UN's The World Investment Report 2007: Foreign direct investment has doubled both as a result of growing interest in the continent and a friendlier climate for investors. Neil Ford reports.	Report	Jan 1, 2008	1502
Seeking water solutions for Africa.	Report	Jan 1, 2008	1590
Europe, Asia flock to Tripoli: Given its geographic position and the enormous potential of its oil and gas reserves, the world's energy companies are beating a path to Libya's door. Neil Ford has the details.		Jan 1, 2008	1553
Russians to restart aluminium smelter: the mothballed Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria plant is due to reopen this month on the back of investment by Russia's United Company, the world's largest aluminium producer. Neil Ford reports.		Jan 1, 2008	1528
The long haul to normality: slowly but surely, Liberia is hauling itself back to normality. A deal with an Israeli diamond company, debt cancellation and a brave attempt to come to terms with the trauma of the war all point to a brighter future for the country. Report by Neil Ford.		Jan 1, 2008	1550
Tackling the dark side of oil deals: with the trend moving towards greater accountability by African governments and the multinational companies that operate in Africa, the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative is acquiring greater relevance. But questions about its effectiveness remain.		Dec 1, 2007	1492
Nigerian award winners set IPO trend: a spate of IPOs within Nigeria's banking sector has realised over $10bn in new money over a relatively short period. Most of the IPOs were oversubscribed, reflecting the solid confidence the industry has now established. Neil Ford reports.		Dec 1, 2007	1270
Investment, not rebranding, is the key: South Africa's recent economic success, with growth rates registering over 5% per annum, has placed enormous strains on the country's logistics, especially its road linkages. New investment is designed to take some of the load off roads onto rail. Will this work, asks Neil Ford.		Dec 1, 2007	1478
New funding for Mozambique roads, rail: Mozambique is continuing the process of turning one of the world's most dilapidated transport systems into one fit to support a rapidly growing economy. Report by Neil Ford.		Dec 1, 2007	1458
Doubts over Africom.		Dec 1, 2007	1581
Step up for telecoms promises widespread benefits: two separate fibre optic cable systems will vastly improve Kenya's international telecoms connections and hopefully open up a fresh window of economic opportunity. Neil Ford has the story.		Dec 1, 2007	1507
Power from the winds of Atlas: Morocco does not possess the oil and gas reserves of other North African states but it is finally making the most of the one energy source that it does possess in abundance--wind power potential. Neil Ford reports.		Dec 1, 2007	1392
Avoiding the 'curse' of oil: the news that oil has been discovered in the Lake Albert Basin has been widely welcomed in Kampala. Even modest oil production could provide a much needed injection of finance into the government's coffers. Can Uganda avoid the 'curse of oil' asks Neil Ford.		Dec 1, 2007	1534
All change for the NNPC: President Yar'Adua's decision to replace, or restructure the lumbering Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has been enthusiastically welcomed both by oil sector players and the public at large. But how deep will the reforms go?		Nov 1, 2007	1752
Vodafone seeks control in South Africa: market activity in the African telecoms sector is as frenzied as ever. Recent speculation that Vodafone, the world's largest mobile operator, would increase its stake in South Africa's Vodacom sent share prices spiralling upwards. Neil Ford reports.		Nov 1, 2007	1523
Kibaki front-runner in December polls: the Kenya presidential and general elections are scheduled for December this year. The incumbent, Mwai Kibaki's popularity has been rising steadily on the back of an economic growth spurt and with the main opposition divided, appears set to win another term of office. Neil Ford reports.		Nov 1, 2007	1383
Accra seeks power supply solutions: Ghana's chronic shortage of power will adversely affect its growth targets this year and for the near future. However, a spate of new undertakings, some with Chinese assistance, should ease the situation over the next three to four years. Neil Ford reports.		Nov 1, 2007	1133
Brazil, Nigeria links to boost gas exports: Algeria has been pushed into fourth place as a global gas exporter but new pipeline developments and a possible deal with Brazil could see this North African country regaining its top world export position over the next decade. Neil Ford has the details.		Nov 1, 2007	1522
Chinese boost Kenya geothermal ambitions: geothermal power is clean and cheap, and Kenya has plenty of it in the Great Rift Valley. But new investment in this source has been hard to come by--until recently with the entry of the Chinese.		Oct 1, 2007	1484
Mercedes to make new 'C' class in S Africa: Mercedes-Benz will start manufacturing its new 'C' class vehicles in East London by the end of the year. The vehicles are destined for both the local and export markets. Report by Neil Ford.		Oct 1, 2007	788
The battle for Durban's expansion begins.		Oct 1, 2007	1524