What Bitcoin could mean for remittances in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 10 December 2014 Could Bitcoin help curb Africa’s loss of US$1.8bn annually in remittance fees?
Sweet spot for African private equity is in smaller deals Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2014 As African private equity markets evolve, the ‘sweet spot’ is to be found at the smaller end of the deal size spectrum.
Shop smart online this festive season Published by Staff Writer on 9 December 2014 Vital tips for consumers when purchasing gifts online.
AGOA: The US-Africa trade dilemma Published by John Njiraini on 8 December 2014 Though AGOA has been described as the cornerstone of US trade policy with Africa, its impact and benefits have been minimal.
SABMiller and Coca-Cola Africa: Diversifying their fast-moving goods basket Published by Amin Alkhatib on 4 December 2014 SABMiller and Coca-Cola merger will create South and East Africa’s largest soft drinks bottling operation.
Unlocking the potential of Africa’s national oil companies Published by Staff Writer on 3 December 2014 African national oil companies need sufficient resources and backing to achieve their mandates.
VIDEO: Designer goods brand weaving in African culture Published by Staff Writer on 28 November 2014 Greer Valley and Themba Mntambo are the co-founders of Kushn, a designer goods brand that combines leather with African woven textiles.
Breaking rules: Talking Nigerian showbiz with Nollywood pioneer Published by Kate Douglas on 26 November 2014 “We don’t want to win Oscars. Believe me; we are not interested in that stuff. We want an effective product that will make money.”
Africa Tech Trends: Bitcoin slowly but surely growing in Africa Published by Tom Jackson on 26 November 2014 It is too early to say whether it will truly take off, but Bitcoin is arriving in Africa.
Technology at the top of African CEOs’ agendas Published by Mohammed Dembele on 24 November 2014 Africa is currently undergoing a rapid and deep digital revolution.
Aviation: Africa’s sleeping industry Published by Ali Mhamedi on 21 November 2014 Africa’s growing middle class will push demand for safe and reliable air travel
Sub-Saharan Africa improves its state of globalisation, says DHL Published by Staff Writer on 19 November 2014 “Globalisation is one of the key forces shaping the continent’s economic growth, and holds vast untapped potential to sustainably improve living standards for Africans.”
TV white space broadband about to be commercialised in Africa, hints Microsoft Published by Kate Douglas on 18 November 2014 New white space technology could be a game-changer for internet access on the continent.
Which African countries will see the greatest growth in millionaires? Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 November 2014 Mozambique is anticipated to be the fastest growing African market for millionaires from 2013 to 2023.