Latest Interviews

ZYDUS CADILA

"We hope that our development journey on biosimilars and vaccines will deliver value moving forward. The company is transforming towards innovation within its portfolio while managing its core capabilities that are execution, low cost and higher productivity."

STANDARD BANK DRC

"At a certain point, DRC was the second most industrialized country in Africa with motor car manufacturing, large textile businesses and huge agriculture development. It is therefore not unforeseeable that the country can again rise up to take its rightful place as a leading African nation."

WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS

"I do not think anyone has fully grasped the economic impact and changes the pandemic will cause. This will be one of the biggest economic challenges that society has ever faced and the solution we have seen from governments is printing vast amounts of money to stimulate economies, which is bound to devalue currencies. In such a context, I cannot think of a better time for gold to perform and show that it is a constant store of value that has survived thousands of years."

UPEGA [ASSOCIATION OF PETROLEUM COMPANIES]

"The most pressing issue for the oil industry in Gabon today are currency exchange controls. The new code does little to clarify or address this issue. UPEGA is collaborating with both the Ministry of Economy and Finance and with the Ministry of Oil to bring clarity on the subject. Our ambition for 2020 is to coordinate with the legislature and reach an agreement to disband currency controls; this would make Gabon very attractive for investors."

ASHARAMI ENERGY

"When trust exists between operating companies and host communities, it significantly decreases security risks."

SLC RESOURCES LIMITED

"SLC Resources wants to be known as a company passionate about local content. We have seen how lives have been transformed through training and leadership development and we want to continue strengthening Nigeria’s human resources."