Africa is becoming more integrated in the world economy revealing unprecedented economic potential. Africa’s manufacturing output roughly doubled over the last ten years indicating the beginning of an industrialization wave in the continent. Much of Africa’s abundant resources of petroleum, metals, minerals, and diamonds are undiscovered or barely harnessed. With Africa’s population set to double by 2050, unlocking the economic potential of the continent’s diverse regions from discovery of untapped resources, industrialization wave, and consumption boom will offer vast business and career opportunities.
Abuja, Accra, Cape Town, Dar Es Salaam, Johannesburg, Lagos, Nairobi, Windhoek, etc. are some of the leading commercial cities in Africa and offer challenging career opportunities and lifestyle of a developed city.
Lagos Lagos is Nigeria’s commercial city and a major financial centre in Africa; the mega city has the highest GDP, and also houses one of the largest and busiest ports on the continent. Lagos claims the region’s largest and most impressive banks, ports and markets and offices of several multinationals. Lagos is also the major Information Communications and Telecommunications (ICT) hub of West Africa and potentially, the biggest ICT market in the continent. Lagos is famous throughout Africa for its music scene. Lagos has given birth to a variety of styles such as Nigerian hip hop, highlife, juju, fuji, and Afrobeat. Lagos has one of the largest and most extensive road networks in West Africa.
Nairobi Nairobi is fast becoming the African city of choice for multinational companies seeking a foothold for their African operations. Nairobi is a gracious city that possesses much of the sophistication of the large cities, but provides these offerings at an affordable price. Nairobi is home to many leading multinationals, General Electric and the Rockefeller Foundation recently chose Nairobi to anchor the African operations. Housing options include many comfortable suburban style homes at affordable prices often with a reasonable amount of land and many with the comforts of swimming pools and fitness centres. The technology industry offers much promise, and internet connectivity is considered to be the best on the continent today.
Accra Ghana’s capital city is a sophisticated urban area, with a full range of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and increasingly, shopping malls. There are many affluent areas, including East Legon—the location of the city’s only traditional shopping complex, Accra Mall. Another popular option is Osu, locally referred to as “Oxford Street”, where many go to shop and hang out. The downtown area has seen much development over the last decade and the range of serviced high rise apartments makes it an easy location to set up home quickly. The warmth of the Ghanaian people is an asset and is an important part of what attracts tourists to want to spend their leisure time here. The tropical climate makes it all the more appealing.