ICT developments required within the ECOWAS region Published by Kate Douglas on 9 April 2013 Two ICT-related infrastructure developments have been prioritised in the strategic planning of the community.
Ranking the competitiveness of Africa’s tourism industries: the winners and losers Published by Kate Douglas on 8 April 2013 Find out how African countries rank in terms of their tourism and travel industries.
Invest enough time in developing your business plan, says Burundi-based ICT entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 4 April 2013 Thierry Ntako, CEO of Open-IT, talks about his plans for business expansion and the pros and cons of doing business in Burundi.
Africa needs more skilled engineers, says research Published by Kate Douglas on 2 April 2013 “Beyond the direct impact of poor infrastructure, lack of engineering capacity hampers economic growth.”
Africa’s ICT investment landscape: where to look next? Published by Kate Douglas on 27 March 2013 ICT in Africa remains an attractive area for investment, according to the African Development Bank.
Will we ever see Africa’s Tripartite Free Trade Area succeed? Published by Kate Douglas on 25 March 2013 The notion of a free trade area spanning across a large part of Africa sounds wonderful in theory, but how will it play out in reality?
Three examples of how African cities have improved road transport Published by Kate Douglas on 25 March 2013 Ramón Cruz provides practical examples of road transport initiatives that have positively tackled transport issues in Africa.
Examining the opportunities to invest in Africa’s infrastructure Published by Kate Douglas on 19 March 2013 The African Development Bank’s Shem Simuyemba outlines some of the investment opportunities in Africa’s infrastructure sector.
General Motors getting serious about the African market Published by Kate Douglas on 15 March 2013 General Motors sees opportunities in catering for Africa’s growing middle class.
Hotel group COO talks about his company’s African expansion plans Published by Kate Douglas on 15 March 2013 “Urbanisation plus growing consumption plus internet and new technologies boom, help us to have great hopes.”
Meet the Boss: Fred Robertson, executive chairman, Brimstone Investment Corporation Published by Kate Douglas on 12 March 2013 “Business is a long road and overnight success is never overnight.”
Angolan president’s son talks about the country’s new sovereign wealth fund Published by Kate Douglas on 11 March 2013 How we made it in Africa speaks to José Filomeno de Sousa dos Santos, one of the directors of Angola’s new sovereign wealth fund.
How companies can tap into the rise of the African consumer Published by Kate Douglas on 9 March 2013 “The fact that the African middle class has been so far overlooked and underserved means a relatively empty marketplace with a very receptive audience.”
Thinking outside the box to finance Africa’s small-scale farmers Published by Kate Douglas on 8 March 2013 The traditional model of financing farmers is often not possible in Africa.
