More US Fed hikes? What it means for South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 12 January 2016 The prospect of higher US yields has attracted investment away from emerging markets, with their currencies weakening in relation to a strong dollar. South Africa’s rand is no different.
One-week life insurance: Solutions for Africa’s informal market Published by Kate Douglas on 8 January 2016 Two South Africans are developing IT solutions to target the unbanked, informal trader in Africa, typically living on an average household income of US$8 a day.
Start-up snapshot: South African estate agency charges fixed rate and works till 10pm Published by Kate Douglas on 7 January 2016 “The housing market, driven by South Africa’s economic outlook, is the biggest risk. However we believe our value proposition is attractive both in bull and bear markets,” says Marcél du Toit, co-founder of Leadhome.
Five tips for spotting overlooked African investment opportunities in 2016 Published by Kate Douglas on 6 January 2016 American fund manager Robert Scharar shares his tips for identifying investment opportunities in Africa.
PR in Africa: The next frontier? Published by Kate Douglas on 5 January 2016 We speak to a number of PR agencies operating in Africa to find out what is driving the industry, and how it differs to elsewhere.
Hollard’s Africa head on the continent’s insurance industry (full interview) Published by Kate Douglas on 23 December 2015 ‘We are very bullish on the African insurance market and the opportunities that have been offered.’
With strong dollar, Africa offers cheap assets – American fund manager Published by Kate Douglas on 22 December 2015 According to fund manager Robert Scharar, there is currently a “tremendous opportunity” for inexpensive investments on the continent.
2015’s top quotes: Words of wisdom from African business leaders Published by Kate Douglas on 21 December 2015 This year we interviewed a number of the continent’s top businesspeople and CEOs who shared their wisdom to aspiring entrepreneurs.
Fall in oil prices presents opportunity for African agriculture, says PwC Published by Kate Douglas on 18 December 2015 The decline in oil prices could be an opportunity to develop agricultural production capabilities on the continent.
How Hollard is leveraging retailers and telcos to sell insurance in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 14 December 2015 South African-owned insurer, Hollard Insurance Group, has expanded its operations into a number of African markets.
Private equity: Why Old Mutual is betting on growth of cycling and golf Published by Kate Douglas on 11 December 2015 We talk to Old Mutual Private Equity about why it bought a 70% stake in MoreCorp.
Jaguar Land Rover on its business in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 9 December 2015 Over the next two years Jaguar Land Rover will focus on growing its business in six smaller sub-Saharan African markets.
Gulf investment in Africa: Key trends and opportunities Published by Kate Douglas on 4 December 2015 A new report highlights both the existing and potential role for Gulf investors on the continent.
Fred Swaniker’s plan to build 25 ‘world-class’ universities in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 3 December 2015 Ghanaian entrepreneur shares his model for low-cost, quality African universities.