Africa Day 2015 is an opportunity to celebrate the development of the African continent as well as consider the various opportunities that it offers.

This is according to Charles Brewer, Managing Director of DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), who not only believes that the continent offers vast opportunities but also that it is one of the last frontiers for economic growth and development.

Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the founding of the Africa Union (AU), and acts as a reminder of the continent’s rich culture, diversity as well as its resilience and the various developing economies on the continent.

Brewer explains that the world has witnessed the turnaround from the ‘forgotten continent’ to ‘Africa Rising’, which he says has been an amazing and insightful experience.

“Despite the recent prediction by the World Bank that economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa will slow in 2015, the continent still remains relatively unexplored which indicates untapped opportunities in the region. We remain positive about Africa’s potential and believe that it’s time for the continent to focus on the opportunities, connect across the continent to leverage cross-border and global opportunities and grow as one.

“With the rise of e-commerce, global markets are more attractive and accessible to individuals and local businesses. More than ever, global companies are looking to expand into Africa and invest in its diverse markets and people,” he concludes.