Incentivising investment
Gabon has emerged as a Central African flagbearer for foreign investment.
Having declared itself an independent nation in August 1960, it has utilised its natural resource base and is developing into a stable place to do business.
Gabon Special Economic Zone (GSEZ) encapsulates this and forms the focus of this edition’s cover story.
Set up in 2010 and based just 20 kilometres away from capital city Liberville, GSEZ is a partnership between Olam International Ltd, the Gabonese government and Africa Finance Corporation, operating with a mandate to develop infrastructure, enhance industrial competitiveness and build a business-friendly ecosystem.
We spoke to CEO Jasveer Singh, who details the latest developments and success from the bustling economic hub.
This is one of a huge number of exclusive insights in a packed issue, featuring leading executives from industries as diverse as construction, agriculture, transport, mining, energy, healthcare, logistics and technology.
The latter also forms the theme of our first main feature at the front of the magazine.
Global giant Orange is driving transformation across the continent, and Senior Vice President of Orange Middle East and Africa Elisabeth Medou Badand details some of the work the organisation is doing to bring the benefits of digital to African consumers and business.
This month’s topical focus comes from Mining Indaba, the prestigious industry event held in Cape Town, South Africa. With the dust just settling on 2019’s instalment, we heard from Head of Marketing Joanna Kotryba who discusses the key messages and takeaways as she already looks ahead to next year.
Staying in South Africa, another feature looks into the nation’s space industry, thought to be the most advanced on the continent, while the first of our business travel guides dives into the incredible tourism offering on display.
The second guide explores Livingstone, the Zambian basecamp for many visitors to the stunning Victoria Falls. The largest of its kind in the world at 1.7 kilometres wide and 360 feet tall, this natural wonder on the Zambezi River is a haven for thrill seekers and sightseers.
Finally, be sure to note our busy events section, detailing some of the most significant shows coming up across a range of sectors over the next few months.
Enjoy the issue!