This is especially the case if you come from a first world economy where the basic tools of business are in place, namely; electricity, water, reliable transport, roads, common culture, political understanding. Africa is a colourful environment and is rich with diversity. If you can manoeuvre around the obstacles and challenges without becoming frustrated or demotivated it could be the perfect place for you.

Africa is set to steer the new economic order in 15 years’ time, per a report by Bloomberg, as it constitutes some major advances in production and output. The continent is favourable with untapped wealth, oil and gas supplies and uncultivated arable land, and has a young demog...