Ben Payton

1 week ago | african.business | Ben Payton

As African governments scour the globe for economic partners, Japan is not necessarily an obvious place to look. Few Japanese companies maintain a conspicuous presence in Africa, preferring instead to focus on markets closer to home in other parts of Asia. Africa received just 0.5% of Japan’s foreign direct investment by value in 2024 according to the Japanese Ministry of Finance. Distance is one factor hampering the Japan-Africa relationship.

2 weeks ago | newprivatemarkets.com | Ben Payton

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3 weeks ago | african.business | Ben Payton

Scattered around the fringes of the continent, Africa’s small island countries are notable for their diversity. Some – such as Mauritius, a hub for financial services, and Cabo Verde, a tourist hotspot – are relatively wealthy. Others, like Comoros and Madagascar, are among the poorest in the world. The Seychelles consists of low-lying islands that are extremely vulnerable to rising sea levels, whereas São Tomé and Príncipe is made up of towering volcanic peaks.

3 weeks ago | reuters.com | Ben Payton

Tourists can generate twice as much plastic waste per head as residents in African island resorts TUI Care Foundation’s Zanzibar waste initiative aims to collect 12,000 kg of plastic Hotels using refillable water tanks instead of plastic bottles can cut plastic waste by 80% Sierra Leone using circular approach as it bets on clean beaches to rebuild tourism sector ECOCV attempting recycling in Cabo Verde, but uptake among hoteliers can be uphill battle May 27 - There are few sights more...

4 weeks ago | african.business | Ben Payton

The business process outsourcing industry, valued at more than $300bn globally according to market research firm Grant View Research, has traditionally been dominated by countries such as India, which offers lower labour costs than western markets alongside a vibrant digital ecosystem. BPO involves hiring external service providers to handle specific business functions, allowing companies to focus on their core competencies.