Packaging company Nampak doing well in Nigeria, pity it can’t get its money out Published by Kate Douglas on 3 June 2016 Nampak has millions of dollars tied up in Nigeria and Angola.
Oil at $50 a barrel: Better times ahead for Africa’s crude producers? Published by Kate Douglas on 3 June 2016 The oil price has risen substantially from record lows.
Changing the way Accra pharmacies operate with the click of an app Published by Kate Douglas on 1 June 2016 MedRX is a new app that connects patients to pharmacies to ensure they can easily access the medicines they need.
Meet the Tryctor: A motorbike-turned-tractor targeting small farmers in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 31 May 2016 Nigerian automobile designer Olufemi Odeleye spent nearly 10 years developing a low-cost, multipurpose, mini tractor – created with the African small-scale farmer in mind.
Entrepreneur sees profits in helping businesses reduce electricity costs Published by Kate Douglas on 27 May 2016 Johan Theron is the inventor of PowerGuard, an innovation born from South Africa’s national power cuts.
Why this South African fast-food brand is expanding to America Published by Kate Douglas on 26 May 2016 Chesanyama is one of South Africa’s fastest growing food franchises and now it is expanding to the US. We speak to one of the co-founders to find out more.
The innovator who sees opportunity in Africa’s energy woes Published by Kate Douglas on 25 May 2016 Green Tower offers an off-grid solution that can save around 90% in electricity consumption.
The DIY test for malaria that could be a game-changer for Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 24 May 2016 Nigerian Eddy Agbo, CEO of Fyodor Biotechnologies, has developed a malaria test that allows the general population to diagnose themselves.
How drones can curb the cost and time of designing farms in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 23 May 2016 A drone can do in days what on-the-ground manual surveying does in months.
Are sustainable brands in line for greater profits? Published by Kate Douglas on 19 May 2016 At the 2016 Sustainable Brands conference a number of companies claimed they are seeing growing interest for their sustainable products.
Entrepreneur shares what African start-up ecosystems can learn from Silicon Valley Published by Kate Douglas on 18 May 2016 Sabelo Sibanda is the co-founder behind the first African start-up invited to join Silicon Valley’s Founders Space. He shares what he learnt from the experience.
We must move towards establishing an African passport, says AfDB president Published by Kate Douglas on 17 May 2016 According to Akinwumi Adesina, the continent’s rigid visa restrictions are impeding intra-African investment.
Intra-African trade: More talk than action Published by Kate Douglas on 13 May 2016 ‘What you need is political leadership and decisiveness in terms of who is going to do what.’
Africa’s growth needs to be about quality, not quantity Published by Kate Douglas on 12 May 2016 For the first time sub-Saharan Africa’s growth is below the world average. Winnie Byanyima, executive director of Oxfam International, shares her thoughts at the 2016 World Economic Forum on Africa.