Author Archive | Masimba Tafirenyika

It’s time to rethink medical insurance

By Masimba Tafirenyika on '6 December 2016' in Business Focus, Healthcare, Kenya

The market for healthcare in Africa is worth about $35bn

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Why has Africa failed to industrialise?

By Masimba Tafirenyika on '9 August 2016' in Business Focus, Manufacturing

At no point in recent history have calls for Africa to industrialise been stronger than they have been lately.

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The changing face of Ethiopia

By Masimba Tafirenyika on '1 July 2015' in Business Focus, Ethiopia

An assertive nation flexes its economic muscle.

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How healthy is Africa’s sovereign bond debt?

By Masimba Tafirenyika on '13 April 2015' in Foreign investment

Analysts caution against accumulating too much.

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African seaports: Upgrade or drown

By Masimba Tafirenyika on '9 April 2014' in Business Focus, Transport & Logistics

A World Bank study notes that only a few African seaports are world class.

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Africa flies on a wing and a prayer

By Masimba Tafirenyika on '7 April 2014' in Business Focus, Ethiopia, Infrastructure, South Africa, Transport & Logistics

Air transport reforms are needed to unlock the industry's full potential across the continent.

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Malawi – from agricultural success story to food crisis

By Masimba Tafirenyika on '4 December 2012' in Agribusiness & Food, Business Focus, Malawi

Once again Malawi finds itself in a tight spot. A food crisis set off by erratic rains, rising food prices and economic hardships is slowly unfolding.

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Harnessing Africa’s stock exchanges to promote growth

By Masimba Tafirenyika on '3 September 2012' in Business Focus, Capital Markets

Despite some weaknesses, right policies could unleash their power

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