Political Risk Remains the Key Consideration for Dealmaking in Africa

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Political Risk Remains the Key Consideration for Dealmaking in Africa

The political uncertainty and weak macroeconomic situation that accounted for fewer deals in Africa’s largest markets in 2017 look set to ease over the coming year

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 9, 2018/ -- Political risk will remain a major concern for dealmakers in Africa in 2018. According to a recent report, Resourceful dealmaking: Outlook for M&A in Africa, published by Mergermarket in collaboration with specialist risk consultancy Control Risks (www.ControlRisks.com), there has been a dramatic fall in M&A activity, with declines of 25% in volume and 26% in value in the first half of 2017, compared with a relatively buoyant 2016.

Imad Mesdoua, Senior Political Risk Consultant at Control Risks, comments: “The drop-off signifies growing investor anxiety surrounding governance issues and weaker economic signals across key African markets. Specifically, political risk and transparency concerns have become the principal obstacles to successful acquisition in Africa. Ethical and compliance considerations are another major factor clouding the outlook for potential investors.”

Many Africans Choose To Be Corrupt and Incompetent Out of Stupidity

There is always a choice between intellectual curiosity and intellectual stupidity.
~ Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima
https://www.amazon.com/author/ekenyerengozimichaelchima.

I have seen that intellectual stupidity among those who even went to school is caused by rebellion against enlightenment and rebellion against acceptance of the truth; irrational thinking caused by lack of ratiocination and foolish pride.

Accelerator Startupbootcamp Hosts FastTracks To Source Top Startup Talent Across the Globe

Innovation Accelerator Startupbootcamp Hosts FastTracks To Source Top Startup Talent Across the Globe –
Applications Now Open!
The 3-month bootcamp kicks off in September 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa, and will be led by seasoned innovation experts, Zachariah George, Philip Kiracofe, and Paul Nel.

When compared to other first-time programmes, Startupbootcamp Africa is the top performing programme.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, February 15, 2018/APO Group/ -- Startupbootcamp (SBC) (www.Startupbootcamp.org), a global family of industry-focused accelerators, last year launched its first-ever Africa-based programme.

Building on the success of its inaugural 2017 Cape Town tech venture accelerator program, SBC Cape Town (http://bit.ly/SBCFastTracks) now embarks upon its FastTrack tour for 2018 – sourcing top-tier tech startups to join the programme’s second year.

Video: Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Has Passed On at 81

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was the "Mother of the Struggle" against apartheid and racism in South Africa.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (born Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela; 26 September 1936 – 2 April 2018.)

Video Credit: Winnie Madikizela-Mandela: Anti-Apartheid Campaigner Has Passed On At 81 - CNN News

Happy Easter!

HALLELUJAH!
He is Risen! Our Messiah is Alive Forever! HALLELUJAH!

 "He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay."

 ~ Matthew 28:6.

Happy Easter Sunday and Happy New Month of April of Victory! Cheers all the way!

President Buhari’s Major Projects in the South-East of Nigeria

President Buhari’s Major Projects in the South-East of Nigeria

• Rehabilitation of Owerri – Umuahia Road Sections I, II, III in Imo/Abia States.

• Rehabilitation of Enugu – Port Harcourt Dual Carriageway Section II

• Ongoing construction work on the Rehabilitation of Enugu – Port Harcourt Dual Carriageway Section II.

• Rehabilitation of Ikot Ekpene – Ikot Umuoessien – Aba Road in Abia / Akwa – Ibom States.

• Ongoing construction work on the Rehabilitation of Ikot Ekpene – Ikot Umuoessien – Aba Road in Abia / Akwa – Ibom States.

• Ongoing construction work on the Rehabilitation of Enugu – Port Harcourt Dual Carriageway.

• Ongoing construction work on the Rehabilitation of Ikot Ekpene – Ikot Umuoessien – Aba Road in Abia / Akwa – Ibom States.

UN Allocates US$9 Million To Help Thousands of People Displaced in North-East Nigeria

UN Allocates US$9 Million To Help Thousands of People Displaced in North-East Nigeria 

NEW YORK, 27 March 2018 / PRN Africa / -- “The crisis continues to displace thousands of vulnerable women, children and men every week. Many have gone through unspeakable hardship and the UN and its partners remain committed to help alleviate their suffering,” said Edward Kallon, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria.

Africa Must Build Dlgital Infrastructure To Compete in 4th Industrial Revolution, Says Adesina

Africa Must Build Dlgital Infrastructure To Compete in 4th Industrial Revolution, Says Adesina

ABIDJAN, Côte d'Ivoire, 26 March 2018 / PRN Africa / -- To compete at the accelerated pace of technological innovations and the 4th Industrial Revolution, Africa has to put in more money into training its people and equipping them with the skills they need for the jobs of the future, Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank, has said. He also called on African countries to rethink the way they do manufacturing.

Speaking at an opening panel on Tech Revolutions: Widening Gap or Leapfrog Opportunity at the 2018

Africa CEO Forum on March 26, 2018 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, Adesina reminded stakeholders that, in spite of the current pace of breakthroughs, Africa still lags behind.

Steps To Completely Cure Asthma

Steps To Completely Cure Asthma
Despite what some think, Asthma IS curable
In a nutshell ….
Read and try to understand the research to help convince your doctor
Vitamin D3 has been found to be helpful
Find an open minded doctor
Print the PDF from Dr. Hahn and several research studies to show your doctor
Doctors prescribe Doxycyline AND Azithromycin  for up to a year for best results.

The Political Ignorance of Igbos on Northern Nigeria is their Political Downfall

The political ignorance of the southeast on the north is the political downfall of the Igbo political leaders and their people. That was the tragic mistake of Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu . He thought he understood the north, but he was wrong.

Unfortunately for the All Progressives Congress (APC), there is no Igbo political leader in the national ruling party that understands the north. And anyone who does not understand the north cannot be a good President of Nigeria.