Is Nigeria losing its investment appeal? Published by Staff Writer on 6 October 2016 Falling commodity prices, coupled with the depreciation of the naira, have contributed to the reduction of Nigeria’s attractiveness as an investment destination in general.
Watch: Launch of the 10th Ibrahim Index of African Governance Published by Staff Writer on 3 October 2016 The index is an assessment of the quality of governance in all 54 African countries.
Africa’s shifting growth figures demand investor staying power Published by Staff Writer on 27 September 2016 ‘Africa must still be viewed as a long-term prospect and companies who enter its markets need the stamina to weather both good and bad market conditions.’
Report: What Jumia’s latest results tell us about e-commerce in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 27 September 2016 In its latest report, Maritz Africa Intelligence takes a closer look at Jumia’s numbers and examines the size of the continent’s e-commerce market.
Many Africans may not be using plastic or cash in as little as 10 years, says Standard Bank Published by Staff Writer on 21 September 2016 Though cash remains king in many parts of Africa, rapid change is expected over the next few years.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s top five shopping malls Published by Staff Writer on 21 September 2016 Rated according to their attractiveness for international brands.
Actis discusses deal activity in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 20 September 2016 ‘Our private equity team in Africa has had a busy time over the last 12 months,’ says Actis partner and head of southern Africa, David Cooke.
Oil and gas activity, infrastructure development spicing up business in Senegal Published by Staff Writer on 14 September 2016 Commercial activity driven by oil and gas discoveries, and the government’s infrastructure development initiatives.
Untapped intra-regional trade opportunities key to boosting African economies Published by Staff Writer on 1 September 2016 Despite an average annual growth in exports of 8.5% since 2010, trade between African regions remains low when compared to other parts of the world.
Facebook CEO in Nigeria to witness Africa’s tech revolution Published by Staff Writer on 30 August 2016 Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is visiting Nigeria this week on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa.
Growing your small business into Africa: Experts share their advice Published by Staff Writer on 29 August 2016 While expanding across borders is an exciting opportunity, it can be daunting and a high-risk investment.
Profile: Hard work essential for success, believes DHL Kenya boss Published by Staff Writer on 17 August 2016 ‘Leadership is no walk in the park,’ says Andrew Mutuma
Central Africa: Interesting opportunities for patient investors Published by Staff Writer on 16 August 2016 We take a closer look at Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Central African Republic.
KFC Index shows Angolan and Moroccan currencies overvalued Published by Staff Writer on 2 August 2016 A 15-piece chicken bucket costs US$31.90 in Angola, while in South Africa it will set you back $11.30.
