FDI into Zimbabwe in three-year decline

Zimbabwe has experienced significant declines in FDI inflows since passing a new foreign ownership law in 2010.

Nigeria's 'smart' city set to attract significant investment

A new private city development in Nigeria is set to be the second largest such development in the world, attracting up to $15bn of FDI and covering an area of more than 10 square kilometres.

Dubai plans to revise FDI rules

Dubai's government has announced plans to change its regulations on foreign ownership of business in a bid to attract more FDI.

Claudia Fan Munce

IBM Venture Capital Group chief turns talent hunt global

The managing director of IBM Venture Capital Group, Claudia Fan Munce, says that bright new start-ups are appearing all over the world, and her team is hitting the road to find them.

A united effort

UAE's united aerospace effort sets global standards

The seven emirates that make up the UAE have shown a degree of collaboration in making the country a world leader in the aerospace sector, but that doesn't mean that the competition between them has been anything less than fierce. 

Gabon energy minister stands defiant on oil future

Gabon energy minister stands defiant on oil future

Gabon's energy minister Etienne Ngoubou says the country's economy is thriving thanks to its oil reserves, but how long will these reserves last?

Lucia Dore

View from the Middle East and Africa February/March 2013

There are signs that Dubai's real estate sector is finally recovering, with investor interest particularly focused on the residential market.

Kenya at a political crossroads

Kenya at a political crossroads

Investors will be watching and waiting as Kenyans get ready to elect a new prime minister, mindful of the violent outbreaks following the announcement of 2007’s election results.

fDi Projects of the Year 2012

fDi Projects of the Year 2012

fDi's inaugural Projects of the Year awards recognise the best investments in a number of sectors all around the globe.

Iranian SWF uses funds to attract FDI

Iranian sovereign wealth fund National Development Fund has announced that it will help finance FDI projects in the country.

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