Is Africa really ready for business?

Just a thought. But I believe that Africa is most ready for business. The world will only ignore Africa at its own peril. Sample this:
China hosted all Africa Presidents this year to expand on the available business opportunities in Africa. The main intention of China was to position itself to take advantage of the existing business avenues and as using Africa as a source of inputs for its vast and fast growing industries. Other developed countries are now realising that Africa cannot be taken for granted.

South Africa will host the world cup in 2010, and now more and more companies are lining up to set up businesses in the country to take advantage of the opportunities that have been created by this fact.

Kenya recently (on 24th March) hosted the World Cross Country Championships very succesfully. Despite the international travel advissory issued by the USA speciffically targeting the international event, the Kenyans saw it as a business opportunity to improve their international reputation. The travel warnings did not stop the show that had such a high level of security.

African leaders are travelling the world to take advantage of existing business opportunities. This not only says that Africa is more than ready for business but also shows that WE ARE IN BUSINESS. What do you think?
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