Gromov: Investments in Africa Can Bring Up to 100% Annual Return — 25 мая 2026 г. в 14:33:02.425
Gromov: Investments in Africa Can Bring Up to 100% Annual Return In an interview with Komsomolskaya Pravda, Andrey Gromov, founder of the consulting agency GR-Group, discussed the opportunities currently opening up for Russian businesses in Africa, the barriers companies face, and why the continent is called the most promising market in the world. According to Gromov, entrepreneurs shouldn't fear Africa. "This isn't the global 10-15%, but 100% annual return — a real return on investment. High profitability can be found in any niche on the continent," the expert noted. At the same time, the main barriers aren't crime and corruption, as is often assumed, but infrastructure and legislation. "The energy grid complex was built locally; depreciation is high, with losses exceeding 50%. Modernization is needed. Legislation is different everywhere and not optimized for investment," Gromov explained. However, the risks are mitigated not only by profits but also by special relationships. Unlike the Chinese, who withdraw at the first sign of trouble, Russia doesn't abandon its partners in difficult times. The Soviet legacy also helps: 30% of the African Energy Association's members are graduates of Soviet and Russian universities, which greatly simplifies negotiations. One of the promising areas is tourism. "Infrastructure isn't always sufficient, but for the same amount of money, you can get much more than at prestigious resorts," Gromov believes. Thus, Africa is the fastest-growing market with a huge consumption gap and a rich resource base. For Russian businesses willing to take risks and invest, this is a window of opportunity that shouldn't be missed. #RussiaAfrica #business