HELLO AND WELCOME to February ’ s Africa edition of Business Chief . Our first feature this month looks at efficiency in the electric power grid . Dave Bryant , Director of Technology at CTC Global , speaks about the need to improve the capacity , reliability and resilience of the electric power grid to produce a low-carbon world .

Continuing with the theme of efficiency , we look at why operational risk management is vital and where it ’ s headed , including how advanced analytics and automation will play bigger roles in driving efficiencies in the future .

What ’ s the key to keeping your best talent ? Another important question for any business , and one that Business Chief sets out to answer , with commentary from some of the world ’ s leading experts .

On the subject of experts , we speak to Sudhesh Giriyan , COO of Xpress Money , after the company announced a partnership with Huawei which could help expand financial inclusion in Africa .

We also speak exclusively to a number of Africa ’ s top companies about the prescient trends and pressing issues in their industries . Electricidade De Mocambique E P ’ s Chairman and CEO Mateus Magala discuss Mozambique ’ s growing sustainable energy potential . Martin Eales , CEO at Rainbow Rare Earths , discusses the firm ’ s plans to increase production of rare earths in a sustainable and responsible way .

February ’ s City Focus assesses how Cairo is becoming a breeding ground for startups , and we also look at the top 10 IPOs in Africa during 2017 .

We sincerely hope you enjoy the issue , and as always , please tweet your feedback to @ Business _ Chief

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