OVERVIEW


Africa is currently awash with business opportunities.
For the first time in almost 30 years much of the continent is at peace and relatively stable. Some countries are seeing the fastest development since independence. Railways are being built, ports rehabilitated, highways constructed, new areas opened up to commerce.
Former foes are creating trade blocs and establishing free trade zones. Cross-border co-operation is becoming a reality for the first time in half a century. The continent is on the move, but for every success story there are still many failures. It is a fragile peace. There are still many zones of conflict and uncertainty. More worryingly for the investor, there are plenty of potential new ones. Governments frequently fail to live up to commitments. Corruption can give competitors an unfair advantage. Deciding where and when to invest is a decision fraught with danger and unforeseen consequences for any company or investor. Appearances can be deceptive. Every positive development can be accompanied by several negatives. Every step forward can signal many more in the reverse direction. Leriba Risk helps its clients navigate this minefield. Drawing on knowledge and experience, built up over more than two decades, Leriba highlights hazards and risks standing in the way of a successful investment and crucially advises how to avoid them.