AFRICA BUSINESS
NERDIXUS as business platform, uses years experience in Africa to provide its members with unique information and exposure to business opportunities, particularly in the IT sector.
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Headquartered in South Africa, NERDIXUS can assist you in registering your business and meeting compliance in four chapter cities: Johannesburg, Nairobi, Lagos and Dakar.
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Our vision here is to play a central and influential role in Africa’s socio-economic growth by guiding sustainable capital towards key prospects on the continent. As a trusted entry point into Africa, we support and connect business and investment through a unique range of services and events, and our high standards consistently enact our belief that a responsible and profitable private sector has a crucial role to play in Africa’s development.
We aim to connect business in South Africa & the rest of Africa by leveraging on an extensive network and its influence, helping members to identify synergies that add value both individually and globally, in a way that is both profitable and responsible.
WHY INVEST IN AFRICA?
Africa is perhaps the most exciting investment destination globally. Rapid demographic growth, the communication revolution, a huge increase in access to power, urbanisation and the increasing sophistication of the African consumer and business executive is leading to rapid economic growth in many parts of the continent akin to that experienced in Asia in past decades.
Our substantial digital reach, combined with our immense network of business leaders in Africa is attracting a very large number of viable investment propositions. Whether you are an institutional investor looking for private investments, or are looking for share investments or real estate investment opportunities in Africa this is the Portal for you.
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​Africa offers the highest return on foreign direct investment in the world, according to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) and UNCTAD. But, there are also many unique risks faced by those that invest in Africa. From civil wars to political risk, companies face a number of hurdles competing in the region's promising economies.
Natural Resources:
Africa has an enormous amount of natural resources, ranging from oil and diamonds to gold and uranium. And many of these natural resources remain untapped due to a low human density along with a lack of infrastructure and financing.
Large Population:
Africa's population represents approximately 17% of the world's total population with about 1.3 billion inhabitants in more than 60 territories.2 It creates a huge opportunity for consumer goods, such as telecommunications and banking.
Relatively Undeveloped:
Africa remains relatively undeveloped with per capita income that lags the rest of the world. It means that there may be an enormous opportunity for growth in the future as its population grows and becomes more wealthy
Risks of Investing in Africa
Governmental Problems:
Some governments in Africa are known for their corruption or lack of policy. Corruption can lead to a number of problems, ranging from extortion to nationalizations, while the lack of policy can make it complicated to do business.
Lack of Infrastructure:
Africa has a low human density and per capita income, which contributes to its lack of infrastructure. It makes it difficult for companies to get electricity, roadways and other necessary components to operate in some areas.
Regional Conflicts:
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Africa is well known for its civil wars and conflicts, which have taken a toll on its population. Regime change can also be very difficult for companies since it causes a great amount of uncertainty.
Investors should carefully weigh the benefits and risks of investing in Africa before taking any positions. In general, it's a good idea to only allocate a small percentage of assets to riskier regions, like Africa, to maximize risk-adjusted returns.
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