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Industry data point to slowing sales of Scotch whisky to emerging regions, but global drinks groups are bullish on Africa
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There are hopes that renewable energy might help address the continent's power shortages, but scale remains an issue.
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The counterfeit industry has grown, turning brand protection into a big business
Nigerian companies lured by London Stock Exchange
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Moody’s: New ratings for Africa
Outlooks for Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia are stable, rating agency says
Democratising Ghana’s housing market
While the prospects for the sector in Ghana are strong, many remain excluded from home ownership.
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