Africa Reports - MarcoPolis

Mohamed Raied, Chairman of Al-Naseem Food Industries
“Everyone knows it was difficult for 40 years, especially difficult for the private sector in Libya. I had started with a food stuff trade in 1989 on a small scale with one shop in Misrata, then had an ice cream factory in 1993 and first I had only a basic ice cream machine that would produce 2,000 pieces/cups,” recalls Mohamed Raied. Today, Al Naseem is trying to be number one in Libya in producing dairy products.

Libya Investment Interviews

Libyan Investments: Latest Analysis of Investments in Libya

January 3, 2014

Khaled Al Bakory, CEO of Privatization and Investment Board (PIB)
Most of companies from all over the world are concentrating on investments in the oil sector of Libya. However, the country has, according to Al Bakory, other attractive investment opportunities, particularly in the health and transportation sector. The aim of Privatization & Investment Board of Libya has been to attract variety of investment projects, including tourism and transportation.

Libya Sector Analysis

Large electricity and desalination projects to upgrade Libya’s ageing infrastructure

December 27, 2013

Libya Sector Analysis
Large Electricity and Desalination Projects to Upgrade Libya’s Ageing Infrastructure
Power was a priority once the fighting stopped, with the repairing and improving the electricity grid a key are of focus. According to estimates, the grid was damaged to the tune of US $1 billion. Repair work began in September 2011 and by the end of 2013 over 70 percent of the power network had been repaired.

Libya Sector Analysis

Libyan transportation sector: 2 billion Libyan dinars to be spent on transport projects in Libya

December 27, 2013

Libya Sector Analysis
Libyan transportation sector: 2 billion Libyan dinars to be spent on transport projects in Libya
Speaking with Marcopolis, Addul Qader Mohammed Ahmed Sabah, Libya’s Minister of Transportations noted, “Under this temporary government we have a budget of about two billion Libyan dinars for the three sectors (aviation, maritime and ground travel).”

Libya Sector Analysis

Libyan infrastructure sector to meet local demands and set conditions for foreign businesses

December 27, 2013

Libya Sector Analysis
Libyan infrastructure sector to meet local demands and set conditions for foreign businesses
Libyan infrastructure sector needs a makeover to meet local demands and set conditions for more foreign business locating operations in the new nation.

Ghana Oil and Gas Ghana Videos

Chadeco Group: Prince Charles Dedjoe Sharing his Vision and Plans

December 20, 2013

Prince Charles Dedjoe, Executive Chairman of Chadeco Group, talks about his vision for the future and shares his plans when he becomes king of Anlo State in Ghana.

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Prince Charles Dedjoe to Become King of Anlo State in Ghana

December 20, 2013

Prince Charles Dedjoe, Executive Chairman of Chadeco Group, will soon be crowned king of Anlo State in Ghana. As a result, he is now looking for an investor and/or partner in order to help him manage his company.

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Chadeco Group: Looking for a Strategic Partner or Investor in Ghana

December 20, 2013

Prince Charles Dedjoe, Executive Chairman of Chadeco Group, talks about the current position of his company, saying that his strategy is to find a partner or investor. He also talks about opening his own bank, Chadeco Bank.

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Benefits and Challenges of the Oil and Gas Sector in Ghana

December 20, 2013

Prince Charles Dedjoe, Executive Chairman of Chadeco Group, gives an overview of the oil and gas sector in Ghana, mentioning the benefits the sector is bringing to the country, but also some of the challenges involved.

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Banking in Ghana: Vision for the Future of Ecobank Ghana

December 12, 2013

Rosemary Yeboah, Executive Director & Group Head Corporate Banking of Ecobank Ghana, talks about the priorities that the bank is looking at and shares her vision for the future of Ecobank Ghana.