The report provides insights into South Africa's energy transition, forecasting 400,000-600,000 jobs by 2050, and highlights the importance of inclusive skilling to drive sustainable employment and economic transformation.
Africa Unleashed: Report Series
Africa’s promise has long been acknowledged; but the gap between the continent and the rest of the world continues to widen. Despite decades of reforms and growing investor interest, Africa attracts less than 5% of global FDI and trade. In a world of shifting geopolitics, protectionism, and climate urgency, incremental change is no longer enough. BCG’s Africa Report Series responds to this critical inflection point. It explores how Africa can navigate systemic complexity to unlock transformative opportunity across strategic topics including power, minerals, talent, AI, trade; grounded in data and local insight. This is not another diagnosis, but a call to act. The time to unleash Africa’s potential is now.
Coming Soon - Africa Unleashed: Seizing Opportunity in a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
Coming Soon - Africa Unleashed: Capturing Value from Critical Minerals
Coming Soon - From Plans to Action: Unleashing Infrastructure Execution Across Africa
Climate Change and Sustainability
Article
October 29, 2024
Report
October 16, 2024
Unlock the future of biodiversity conservation with insights from our latest white paper. Explore the potential—and limitations—of biodiversity credits in bridging the $700 billion annual funding gap.
Article
May 24, 2024
Investments in green sectors in Africa have grown significantly, despite persistent volatility and macroeconomic risks. The persistent gap in climate financing for Africa presents an opportunity to accelerate growth.
Digital, Technology, and Data
Update
April 15, 2025
While there are already numerous AI use cases being rolled out across Africa, there are also many barriers to scale.
Article
November 11, 2024
Discover how Africa’s digital pioneers are redefining industries with user-centric, agile, and growth-focused strategies—uncovering new opportunities for competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Article
September 23, 2024
Africa has a unique opportunity in the evolving "5G world" to drive global solutions through renewable energy, agriculture, and leveraging its youthful population.
Financial Institutions and PIPE
Article
April 7, 2025
Explore Africa’s evolving private equity landscape with BCG’s latest insights—uncover winning exit strategies, emerging trends, and investor lessons from real, high-impact deals.
Article
February 27, 2025
AFIS 2024, held December 5–6 in Morocco, united 1,000+ delegates from 30+ countries, reaffirming its pivotal role in Africa's financial future.
Article
February 13, 2025
Discover Africa’s untapped investment potential with key opportunities in clean energy, digital innovation, infrastructure, and essential services, delivering sustainable growth and high returns for visionary investors.
Metals and Mining Industry
Article
November 27, 2024
Explore the latest SA mining outlook with deep insights from industry leaders, discussing challenges, opportunities, and future trends shaping the sector. A must-listen for stakeholders!
Article
June 12, 2024
Discover key challenges and opportunities in Africa's mining sector, including rapid changes, energy supply, environmental impact, and AI potential.
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