David Ofosu-Dorte's 2025 projections for businesses at Crystal Ball Africa Forum

At the Crystal Ball Africa 2025 forum, David Ofosu-Dorte, Senior Partner at AB & David Africa, shared 15 projections for businesses in 2025, structured around four themes: The Known, The Probable, The Wildcard, and The Watch.

Key highlights include China’s economic dominance with a 5.4% GDP growth, Uber’s launch of robot taxis in the US, and South Africa’s G20 presidency.

Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector, particularly blueberries, is poised for growth, while housing will boom in Nigeria. Major oil companies are expected to return to Ghana and Nigeria.

Remote work may decline as companies recall staff, while taxes will dominate Ghana’s national debates. He also predicts the Ukraine-Russia war will end, and Trump may negotiate with China. These insights aim to guide businesses through the uncertainties of 2025.