Africa ETFs: A Smart Gateway to Investing in the Continent’s Growth
Africa’s economic dynamism presents an exciting space for global investors. The continent is home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, yet it’s often overlooked by traditional investment strategies. We know that navigating Africa’s diverse markets can seem complex and daunting. Africa’s ETFs (exchange-traded funds) offer a modern and accessible way for an investor to […]
The Best Law Firm in Ghana is Required for Corporate and Cross-Border Transactions
In the heart of West Africa, Ghana stands as an important economic hub, and a prime destination for foreign investment. This has led to a booming economy with opportunities in sectors like agribusiness, mining, and telecommunications. But for any business to succeed, understanding Ghana’s legal system is critical. This is why finding the best law […]
How to Do Business in Ghana: What Investors Need to Know
To do business in Ghana, we must first understand the country’s unique position. As a major hub for trade and foreign investment in West Africa, Ghana offers a stable, multiparty democracy and a diverse economy. Its strategic location makes it an attractive destination for foreign investors. The country has a well-developed financial system and ICT […]
How to Register a Company in South Africa: A Legal and Practical Guide
Company registration is the foundational step for any business aiming for legitimacy and long-term success in South Africa. We all know this. We know it provides legal identity and formalises your business operations. What isn’t often discussed, however, is that this process also sets the stage for legal compliance, corporate governance, and risk mitigation. A […]
Ghana’s Corporate Commercial Outlook 2025
Explore Ghana’s 2024 legal and policy changes—from AI and telecoms to labour law, gender equity, EVs, and what to expect in 2025.
LEX Africa examines the progress of the AfCFTA
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is in it’s the second year of operation as Africa’s biggest trading platform. Expectations are high and pressure from African ministers may have provided the AfCFTA with much-need impetus. The AfCFTA topped the agenda at the African Union Heads of State and Government Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, […]
Mixed fortunes ahead for African countries in 2023
Economic growth in Africa is expected to slow to 3.8% in 2023, from 4.1% in 2022, according to the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2023 report. In terms of how this is expected to play out across the continent, it says growth is expected to ramp up slightly in West Africa, remain […]
Rwanda – One of the most successful and fastest growing economies in Africa
Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a small, landlocked and densely populated country of just over 13.5 million people, situated in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa. Bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda is known for its breathtaking scenery, and its mountain gorillas are a particularly lucrative […]
Ivory Coast – A country of historic growth and future promise
Côte d’Ivoire is a West African country with beach resorts, rain forests and a French-colonial legacy and a population of almost twenty-four million. Its capital is Yamoussoukro, while its largest city and economic centre is the port city of Abidjan. The country borders Guinea and Mali to the northwest, Liberia to the west, Burkina Faso […]
Mozambique’s vast hydro-power project could create a regional energy hub
Mozambique is a scenic country in southeastern Africa and its capital, Maputo, is the commercial and cultural centre. The country is rich in natural resources, is biologically and culturally diverse, it has a tropical climate, and its beautiful beaches are an important attraction for its growing tourism industry. Its extensive coastline offers some of Africa’s best […]