Bob Diamond’s African banking group: ‘Our investors are going to do very well’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 May 2014 Atlas Mara sees an opportunity in lending to entrepreneurs and consumers.
A look at foreign direct investment trends in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 May 2014 While 52% of FDI went into the resource sectors, EY’s report highlights an increasingly diversifying economy.
Free Facebook – a way for African mobile operators to boost internet use? Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 April 2014 “Facebook has been a fantastic driver of data on mobile networks.”
South Africa dominates ranking of continent’s top airports Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 April 2014 South Africa may no longer be Africa’s biggest economy but its airports are still the best in the continent.
Made in Britain: Opportunities for UK companies to export to Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 April 2014 Sub-Saharan Africa’s growing middle class are “ready to spend their money somewhere”.
BRICs economist Jim O’Neill invests in Nigerian mobile payments company Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 April 2014 O’Neill backs Paga as “the number one way to pay and get paid in Nigeria”.
Seven reasons why most startup businesses fail Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 April 2014 Kenyan entrepreneur Sriram Bharatam shares his thoughts.
Carlyle private equity fund eyeing investments linked to emerging middle class Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 April 2014 The Carlyle Group has seen greater than expected investor interest in a fund focused solely on sub-Saharan Africa.
Yes, Nigeria is Africa’s biggest economy, but don’t expect a quick buck Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 April 2014 Investors interested in Nigeria should be prepared, and be in it for the long term.
Gossy Ukanwoke – Nigeria’s online university pioneer Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 April 2014 Offering courses in a variety of subjects, Beni American University students access all material online.
Domino’s Pizza coming to Southern Africa: What you need to know Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 April 2014 Domino’s is another US fast food brand entering the African market.
Innovating in Nigeria’s commercial hub Lagos Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 April 2014 To get around traffic problems in Lagos, DHL Express transports express cargo via boat.
Is Facebook planning to use drones to connect Africa? Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 April 2014 Facebook might soon be providing internet access to rural parts of Africa through high-altitude drones.
Nigeria overtakes South Africa as continent’s largest economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 April 2014 After months of speculation, Nigeria today officially overtook South Africa as the largest economy on the continent.