Last orders for the ‘Amazon of Africa’?

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 29 November 2019

Africa-focused e-commerce startup Jumia on Thursday announced that it has closed its delivery service in Tanzania.

Ethiopian Airlines will later this year become the third African airline to join the Star Alliance network.

Is Ethiopia ready for democracy?

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 28 November 2019

Ethiopia is facing a true test of democracy.

Does Africa need a space programme?

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 27 November 2019

Egypt on Tuesday launched its first government-owned communications satellite – Tiba-1 – into orbit, to support civil and military communication.

China is going digital in Africa

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 26 November 2019

From e-commerce and smartphones, to music streaming and fintech, Chinese companies are shaping the digital business landscape.

Guinea-Bissau: Africa’s ‘narco-state’ goes to the polls

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 25 November 2019

Vote counting is underway in presidential elections held in Guinea-Bissau on Sunday.

Who is paying for Africa’s infrastructure?

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 23 November 2019

Financing commitments for infrastructure projects in Africa rose 24% in 2018 to $100.8 billion.

Africa is missing the mark on taxes

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 21 November 2019

African economies need urgent action to boost domestic resource mobilisation.

Does Ghana really need a national airline?

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 20 November 2019

Ghana’s government has signed provisional orders for three Boeing 787 Dreamliners and six smaller aircraft.

Is the ‘Compact with Africa’ working?

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 19 November 2019

German chancellor Angela Merkel is hosting heads of state from twelve African countries in Berlin today.

Entrepreneurship takes more than motivational rhetoric

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 18 November 2019

Like all business, entrepreneurship doesn’t take place in a vacuum.

Travelling in Africa is – slowly – getting easier

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 15 November 2019

Forty-seven countries have maintained or improved visa access in the last 12 months.

It’s crunch time for South African Airways

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 14 November 2019

South African Airways has cancelled all domestic, regional, and international flights on November 15 and 16 due to a planned strike.

Do the BRICS still matter?

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 13 November 2019

In purely economic terms the BRICS have not lived up to expectations, but the BRICS have never been just about economics.

Soldiers alone won’t solve militancy in the Sahel

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 12 November 2019

Any long-term solution must address the broader issues of chronic underdevelopment, compounded by climate change, and weak states.

Last orders for the ‘Amazon of Africa’?

Is Ethiopia ready for democracy?

Does Africa need a space programme?

China is going digital in Africa

Guinea-Bissau: Africa’s ‘narco-state’ goes to the polls

Who is paying for Africa’s infrastructure?

Africa is missing the mark on taxes

Does Ghana really need a national airline?

Is the ‘Compact with Africa’ working?

Entrepreneurship takes more than motivational rhetoric

Travelling in Africa is – slowly – getting easier

It’s crunch time for South African Airways

Do the BRICS still matter?

Soldiers alone won’t solve militancy in the Sahel

Africa: 14 business ideas with strong profit potential

Why this award-winning company had to shut down most of its operations in Cameroon

Where to invest in Africa? Ranking the top 10 countries

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

How to start your own profitable African import business from home

8 African entrepreneurs reveal their toughest days on the job

Ghanaian entrepreneur builds clothing business that exports to US and European retailers

Building a successful business: Five lessons from top African entrepreneurs

Investing in African Mining Indaba: 3-6 February 2020

Africa Business Boot Camp: 22-23 February 2020 (London)

Nick Ndiritu: What lies ahead for Africa’s frontier markets?

South Africa slowly embracing veganism

Beyond oil – the potential for private investment in Angola

In 2100, five out of the ten most populous countries in the world will be in Africa

Startup snapshot: Online B2B food marketplace connecting importers and exporters

The Flip: In pursuit of scale – the strategies of Africa-focused venture investors

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