Kenya risks missed opportunity as an investor’s tax hub Published by Elizabeth Ndiritu on 20 October 2015 More is needed to enhance the attractiveness of Kenya as a hub for investors.
Emirates’ eyes fastened on Africa – an ‘underserved’ air transport market Published by Kate Douglas on 20 October 2015 The airline is growing in Africa, but is growth limited by protectionism of African national carriers?
Diversity in tech: Joining the boys for golf? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 October 2015 We talk to Ethel Cofie, founder of Women in Tech Africa, about the state of women representation in the industry.
Reverse the tide: African companies can also succeed in China Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 October 2015 Over the last decade, numerous Chinese state-owned and private companies have invested in Africa. But there are also opportunities for African businesses to expand to China.
South African CEOs expected in large numbers on 21 and 22 March 2016 in Abidjan Published by Press Office on 19 October 2015 Following on from the third edition of the Forum, which broke all previous attendance records, Africa’s key decision-makers will next meet in the Ivorian economic capital.
Phatisa’s property fund teams up with Kigali Batsinda Estate, Rwanda Published by Press Office on 15 October 2015 Phatisa identified Rwanda’s residential real estate sector as a favourable investment opportunity for PAHF.
What Nigeria can do to weather low oil prices and slow economic growth Published by Kalu Ojah on 13 October 2015 Nigeria’s pace of economic growth is forecast to slow to 2.63% in 2015, more than half the 2014 rate.
Strategies for African companies to expand into Asia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 October 2015 Asia holds ‘exciting expansion opportunities’ for African companies thinking of going global.
Why R&B star Akon developed a financing model for solar energy in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 9 October 2015 We talk to Akon about his solar energy initiative in Africa.
Thoughts on Chinese workers in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 October 2015 Is there reason to be concerned that the Chinese are taking jobs away from Africans?
Talking financing of African companies with Alkebulan Published by Kate Douglas on 6 October 2015 ‘I would say the biggest challenge companies face is the cost of finance.’
Why Barclays is investing in African fintech start-ups Published by Kate Douglas on 5 October 2015 ‘Many organisations and companies – especially financial institutions – are under threat from disruption.’
Noodling on Kellogg’s African deal: Why global investors are turning to Africa and what it means Published by Jude Uzonwanne on 5 October 2015 The Kellogg-Tolaram deal is just one of an increasing number of global acquisitions of African companies.
Strive Masiyiwa: If I started again I’d do agriculture, says telecoms tycoon Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 October 2015 ‘Oh I wish I was starting again. I wouldn’t do telephones. I would go into agriculture.’