Video: Huge diamond found in Botswana could sell for more than $70m Published by Staff Writer on 13 May 2016 The three-billion-year-old crystal, mined in Botswana last year, is about the size of a tennis ball.
Q&A: Philips Africa CEO shares thoughts on investing in the continent (Part 1) Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 May 2016 ‘As a company we tailor our investment based on what we see happening in different parts of the continent.’
How the fashion industry could be Africa’s defining story Published by Temitayo Ayinla-Omotola on 12 May 2016 The industry is not just about the garments and clothing. It is about the money it generates too.
Power privatisation: Nigeria case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 11 May 2016 We continue to look at the recent experiences of five nations in their missions to increase electricity supply. In this instalment of our series on privatisation in Africa we feature Nigeria.
Zimbabwe prepares to print money again: What to expect Published by Kate Douglas on 10 May 2016 Fears loom that the printing of the Zimbabwean bond note will result in a repeat of the hyperinflation seen in 2008, which saw the infamous Z$100 trillion banknote come into play.
Nigeria’s herculean task of doubling FDI Published by Ini Ekott on 10 May 2016 Africa’s largest economy plans to double its foreign direct investment (FDI) by removing impediments to investment, but this may be a tall order.
Four things to know about Africa’s pay-as-you-go solar energy market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 May 2016 The pay-as-you-go solar model is giving low-income earners in off-grid locations access to electricity.
Power privatisation: Ghana case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 9 May 2016 We look at the recent experiences of five nations in their missions to increase electricity supply as a part of our series on privatisation in Africa. In this instalment we feature Ghana.
Kenya: Talking shopping malls and why local designers need to be supported Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 May 2016 The Hub Karen’s manager Jonathan Yach explains why there is still space for more such shopping centres in Nairobi, despite recent talks of a glut.
Start-up snapshot: Book event venues online in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 6 May 2016 Lagos-based online marketplace wants to make it easy to find and book an event venue.
Rwanda set to become first country to deliver cargo using commercial drones Published by Kate Douglas on 6 May 2016 Drones could leapfrog traditional road and rail infrastructure needs.
These are Africa’s fastest-growing cities – and they’ll make or break the continent Published by Robert Muggah and David Kilcullen on 5 May 2016 No part of the planet is urbanising faster than sub-Saharan Africa.
Power privatisation: Kenya case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 5 May 2016 In our series on privatisation in Africa, we look at the recent experiences of five nations in their missions to increase electricity supply. This week we look at Kenya.
Well-paid executive quits job, buys Unilever juice brand, and starts own business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 May 2016 Bernard Njoroge quit his US$10,000-a-month job to reintroduce a juice brand that had been off the shelves for nearly two decades.