Africa’s most expensive city: And the winner is… Published by Staff Writer on 5 December 2013 ECA International’s Cost of Living survey highlights the most expensive cities for expatriates.
Burnout is best stopped before it starts, research shows Published by Staff Writer on 25 November 2013 Managing stress and burnout in employees lowers absenteeism rates, increases productivity and decreases the costs associated with high staff turnover.
Lions go digital: Highlights from McKinsey’s report on the internet in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 20 November 2013 Increasing access to the internet has the potential to aid economic growth across the continent.
How we made it in Africa wins Bronze at top digital publishing awards Published by Staff Writer on 15 November 2013 How we made it in Africa wins Bronze in the Specialist Publisher category of The Bookmarks awards.
UK finance group invests $18.1m in agribusiness in the DRC Published by Staff Writer on 15 November 2013 CDC invests in Feronia to support the ongoing rehabilitation of a palm oil plantation business.
ICTs set to transform smallholder farming Published by Staff Writer on 13 November 2013 ICT4Ag conference highlights the importance of ICTs such as mobile phones in growing Africa’s agriculture industry.
Automation is a necessary technological shift, says tech company boss Published by Staff Writer on 11 November 2013 Switching to smart machines may streamline business processes and create new types of jobs.
AfDB reports significant opportunities of shale gas production in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 8 November 2013 It is vital that shale gas production be accompanied by good environmental planning and management.
Handsome rewards for investors in Africa funds Published by Staff Writer on 6 November 2013 “Funds participating in the survey provided effective capital preservation and outperformed equity markets in the region.”
Africa can lead in energy, agriculture and manufacturing Published by Staff Writer on 5 November 2013 Young people “want the future to be no different from region to region and natural resources to be used wisely by all”.
How we made it in Africa shortlisted for top online publishing award Published by Staff Writer on 28 October 2013 How we made it in Africa has been shortlisted as one of the finalists for The Bookmarks 2013 awards.
Understanding local payment methods is the key to African e-commerce success Published by Staff Writer on 25 October 2013 Nigeria’s Interswitch Verve and M-Pesa in Kenya are mobile payment systems online merchants need to know how to use.
Africa could start attracting more global manufacturing companies, says economist Published by Staff Writer on 23 October 2013 The continent could start to attract manufacturing companies that require lower-skilled labour.
Ghana-based mortgage provider attracts investment from private equity firm Published by Staff Writer on 21 October 2013 The Abraaj Group announces acquisition of majority shareholding in Ghana Home Loans.