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Financial Technology

The financial sector in Africa is undergoing tremendous changes. It is with no doubt that countries in Africa such Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria among others are moving in the direction of a cashless economy and this cannot be done without the help of Financial Technology systems. We find ourselves in a space where most people use technology to get services done across the globe. FinTech. systems have become a more common way to connect with customers and the rest of the world.

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Oil & Gas

Oil and Gas is one of the lucrative sectors in emerging economies in Africa. Over the years, transactions within the oil and gas industry have increased evidently across Africa, with countries in the North and West African most likely to attract investment. This sector poses a lot of investment opportunities for foreign investors.

Public Transportation

Transportation in Africa is mainly made up of land, rail, water, and air.  Air travel has become the primary means of international and sometimes of national travel in Africa. Over the years, there has been an increase in transport investment which has led to an increase in the use of air, rail and marine transportation.

Healthcare

Healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa continues to struggle as some countries remain poor finding it difficult to provide for their citizens. Just a few countries in the continent are able to provide adequate healthcare for their people. NGOs and development partners, not forgetting donors’ support have helped the situation in most African countries to help achieve their healthcare objectives.

Telecommunication

The telecommunications industry continues to experience an increase in sales and revenue as their consumers use the internet and services they provide for various reasons. With the digital space expanding and competition increasing, telecommunications are fast becoming an essential infrastructure in Africa’s economy. Customers are more aware of the changes and become digitally inclined.

Fitness Industry

People, nowadays, are so concerned with their health and well-being. The use of the internet has increased customers’ knowledge about health and fitness, and are now embracing dieting and the use of the gym just to stay fit. Fitness operators and wellness enthusiast in Africa must know to strategize and their businesses to attract foreign investors as well as to make huge returns on their investments.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure development is the most important agent for progress in Africa. This ensures quality, efficiency and effectiveness in economic growth. Foreign investments to some extent depend on a country’s infrastructural base. Infrastructure development in Africa would ensure a stable economy and additional investment in existing national assets.

Personal Care

There has been an increase in the worlds’ competition today for beauty brands and wellness products. Everyone wants to look their best and beauty brands want to produce the best products to gain popularity, increase revenue as well as expand into various territories. Consumer needs are dynamic and their choices are mostly influenced by the environment. The rising trend in consumer purchases, especially in Africa, is a result of consumers leading busier, an increase in consumers’ disposable incomes, a rise in education, and consumers wanting a more convenient and easily accessible product.

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Ecommerce

Every retail marketing in Africa is gaining grounds. With its increase in population, changes in consumers’ taste and preference, and development levels, the retail sector in Africa is experiencing these as new driving trends in the sector. Foreign investors and international brands such as Game, Shoprite among others, and mall developers are becoming increasingly present and changing the scope of retailing in Africa.

Agriculture & Resource Wealth Mining

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Agriculture and mining industries are the most important sectors that make important contributions to various economies across Africa. These sectors provide income for nearly half of the working population in various countries in the continent and contribute greatly towards the gross domestic product of each country in the continent as well.

Personal Laundry & Cleaning Services

Personal Laundry and cleaning industry

The changes in customers’ lifestyle, leading busier lives, and influence from the foreign world have led to the increase in the use and employment of cleaning services to make the home and office centers spic and span. African customers have become sophisticated, wanting to use modern-day tools, cleaning materials and equipment. This has influenced the kind of cleaning materials they use for their clothes, homes, and offices.

ICT Industries

Even though the ICT sector is young in Africa’s economy, it has proven to be a flourishing sector that is expected to boost the continents’ economy as well as social progress. It has the capabilities to make Africa a great place and also improve the livelihood of its people. ICT, with its promising attributes, is expected to attract investment from both foreign investors into the continent. This investment would help improve and promote efficiency, productivity and increase job creation in the country.

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Real Estate/Urbanization

Africa’s real estate sector has grown in recent times this is to some extent as a result of the increase in population growth. This growth has increased the demand for housing that is the desire to live in nice and affordable and surprisingly commercial properties. Unfortunately, unmet demands still exist, and housing deficits increase. To make housing affordable for all in Africa, for instance, the Ghanaian government has made it possible for real estate firms to enjoy an income tax holiday. It is believed with this incentive, foreign investors can partner with local brands and this can increase the foreign exchange coming into the country.

Tourism

The tourism sector has still been significant overtime in the world’s history due to its eye-catching nature. Tourism, having not only drawn people from all walks of life but has also supported tremendously the growth of the various countries’ economies in Africa. Tourism has gained much relevance in developed countries and now gaining momentum in emerging economies in Africa. Tourism can enhance investments in areas like infrastructure, create employment avenues which would, in turn, increase human capital and increase competition.

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Apparel & Retail

The apparel and retail industry is generally made up of companies that retail for men, women, and children’s clothing. Over the years, the apparel and retail conditions in the country have increased due to the increase in disposable incomes of the citizens. Africans are now beginning to appreciate and inculcate African cloth and designs into their style. Internet usage has made way for local apparel designers to enter the international markets to gain new customers. As apparel and retail are not just limited to sales, foreign investors can consider investing in areas like marketing and merchandising of the African apparel and retail industry.

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