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Universal access to electricity has been central to the African development story, with power being critical to the continent's economic growth. As more than 600 million people (or 44% of the population) lack access to electricity, Africa is racing to add capacity to electrify rural communities and secure baseload supply in urban and industrial zon...

27 Oct 2021  |  Africa

Middle East & Africa Defense Industry Growth Opportunities

Strategic Partnering to Transform Indigenous Defense Capabilities

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The Middle East and Africa (MEA) defense spending forecast for 2021–2030 will undergo a period of instability and high levels of tension due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic and national instability in the region. Major points of interest that could have an impact on geopolitical relations and a cascading effect on the wider defense indu...

18 Dec 2020  |  Africa

Innovative Business Models Transforming the Egyptian Two-Wheeler Market, 2024

Growth in the Market to be Driven by Last-mile Logistics Services and New Women Riders

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Egypt is one of the fastest-growing and most resilient markets in the African continent. In 2019, it was the 45th largest economy and experienced significant economic advancement owing to a considerable reduction in unemployment and inflation. The country's GDP also increased by 5.6% to $302.3 billion between 2018 and 2019 with the industrial secto...

07 Dec 2020  |  Africa

Network Diversification and Fleet Optimization Power the Commercial Aerospace Market in Africa, 2020

Strategic Partnering and Network Expansion are Top Growth Strategies for Pandemic-hit Airlines

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Key Issues Addressed

Over the last decade, Africa, along with the Asia-Pacific, has grown the fastest in terms of GDP and had an average annual growth rate of 6% or more. Still, most of the countries in the continent have to significantly improve their political stability and public infrastructure to attract new investments and properly integrate themselves with furthe...

Africa's economic growth continues to extend across the continent. To many, Africa represents some of the final frontiers for industrial development. Large-scale infrastructure developments, especially in airports and roads, are having a positive effect on improving commercial linkages in Africa. There is, however, still significant space for inn...

As the region with some of the lowest electrification rates in the world, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) will exhibit continued growth of power pools. This growth is likely to be driven primarily by expanding transmission and distribution (T&D) networks within and between member countries. This outlook provides an analysis of the power pools in SSA, foc...

The African continent grapples with a huge burden of communicable diseases, particularly HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. With African governments facing major health financing challenges, a significant proportion of these disease areas are financed by global aid organizations that are also helping in poverty eradication in the continent. Paral...

The study provides detailed information regarding key regulations framework shaping the telecommunications sector in South Africa. The study discusses the regulatory framework that looks into the radio spectrum, digital migration, and price regulation into detail. Furthermore, an overview of technology evolution and competitive landscape are also p...

The study provides information about the cloud market in West Africa. Ghana and Nigeria are the countries that have been analyzed in great detail. According to Frost & Sullivan, the cloud services market in West Africa is in the early stages of development, with international brands dominating the supply side. Local ICT providers are positioning th...