Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital emerges from the shadow of war Published by Brian Klaas on 27 August 2014 Once rocked by war and ethnic tensions, Abidjan is again rising.
Business in Africa based on personal relationships, says scaffolding boss Published by Kate Douglas on 25 August 2014 “You cannot do business in Africa via the internet or emails, one has to physically visit potential customers.”
Unpacking Power Africa: A good opportunity for the private sector? Published by Kate Douglas on 18 August 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to OPIC about the nitty-gritty of the Power Africa initiative.
Which African cities will offer the best opportunities in the coming years? Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 August 2014 PwC says investors should look beyond Lagos, Kinshasa and Johannesburg.
China, US both rivals and partners for slices of African pie Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 August 2014 The US-Africa Leaders Summit revived debate on America’s efforts to catch up with China’s growing influence in Africa.
Unleashing Africa’s immense potential: Connectivity is critical Published by Tenbite Ermias on 25 July 2014 The economic payoff of greater connectivity could be immense.
By 2030 Nigeria could have a higher GDP than the Netherlands or Malaysia Published by Staff Writer on 24 July 2014 There is another side to the Nigeria story that has been overshadowed by the recent headlines.
Can Mozambique’s growth story be sustained? Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 8 July 2014 Forecast to grow at 8% per year over the next five years, Mozambique is benefiting from mineral wealth and infrastructure development.
Six lessons Nigerian tycoon Hakeem Belo-Osagie has learnt in business Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 June 2014 Nigerian businessman on dealing with uncertainty and why relationships are everything.
Local businesses should capitalise on Africa’s rising opportunities, says DHL Published by Staff Writer on 5 June 2014 DHL highlights opportunities for African entrepreneurs and SMEs in the continent.
Executives rank South Africa as a top FDI destination, despite weakening economy Published by Kate Douglas on 4 June 2014 South Africa ranked as only African country in A.T. Kearney’s top 25 most attractive FDI markets.
High interest rates strangling small businesses in Nigeria Published by Adeyeye Joseph on 3 June 2014 Banks and microfinance firms charge prohibitively high interest rates and attach onerous requirements to loans.
Moving outside of Lagos: Five Nigerian cities with business potential Published by Kate Douglas on 30 May 2014 Looking beyond Lagos at potential for consumer facing companies in Nigerian cities.
Trans-African Highway remains a road to nowhere Published by Eleanor Whitehead on 29 May 2014 The Trans-African Highway, a road network linking Africa’s major cities, is far from complete, 43 years on.