Which African cities will see the fastest growth in consumer spending? Published by Kate Douglas on 17 August 2016 Kenya’s Kisumu, Mombasa and Nairobi will experience over 200% growth in total consumer expenditure from 2015 to 2030.
Africa after Brexit Published by Amelia Tan on 16 August 2016 It’s probably premature to press the panic button.
Family-owned group says it doesn’t get too attached to its businesses Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 August 2016 ‘We are quite comfortable to start businesses, grow them, and sell them… To us, that is our family business,’ says Akshay Shah of East Africa’s Sumaria Group.
Currency devaluation: Where are the opportunities? Published by Heleen Goussard and Nicholas Olds on 12 August 2016 While some African countries that are considered great investment opportunities have seen recent currency devaluation, this could create an opportunity for African manufacturers.
Incorrect calculations behind latest shuffle in Africa’s GDP ranking Published by Christie Viljoen on 12 August 2016 Calculations behind recent reports that South Africa has overtaken Nigeria as Africa’s largest economy are incorrect, states KPMG.
Nigeria’s currency woes mean it is no longer Africa’s largest economy – for now Published by Kate Douglas on 11 August 2016 Nigeria has lost its title as Africa’s largest economy (measured in US dollars) to South Africa.
Nigerian entrepreneur sees opportunity for organic baby food brand Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 August 2016 Debo Adebayo is the founder of Tomi’s Treats, a Nigerian organic food company aimed at babies and young children.
Egypt joins Nigeria on the reform path again Published by Charles Robertson on 27 July 2016 Two of Africa’s three biggest economies are making themselves investable again after an overly-long period where foreign exchange policy deterred investors.
Nigeria’s film industry is taking off Published by Steve Omanufeme on 18 July 2016 The Nollywood film industry is not just about entertainment; it is also a moneymaker.
Africa’s richest man plans refinery to end Nigeria’s fuel woes Published by Chris Stein on 13 July 2016 By refining oil at home, Dangote says importation will end.
Nigeria’s move from a fixed to a floating exchange-rate policy Published by Lumkile Mondi on 12 July 2016 The freeing of the Nigerian naira after months of policy debates saw the currency immediately plummet by 40%.
Oil price drop creates winners and losers in African economies Published by Camillo Atampugre on 4 July 2016 Among both the winners and losers there are countries that have made the best use of recent developments in the oil market.
Variable consumer confidence scores across sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2016 Nielsen Consumer Confidence Index results show that of the four sub-Saharan African countries measured, Nigeria’s consumer confidence score continue to rank highest.
The Nigerian entrepreneur with the swimwear brand for African women Published by Kate Douglas on 24 June 2016 ‘The inspiration for Kamokini came out of a self-conscious need to feel beautiful and comfortable, and look confident while I’m so exposed.’