Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: Peace and stability; democracy; and the rule of law

Published by Simon Freemantle on 7 May 2021

Standard Bank economist Simon Freemantle considers the vital role played by political and institutional reform in determining Africa’s ongoing socio-economic trajectory.

Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: Deepening financial inclusion

Published by Simon Freemantle on 6 May 2021

Assessing the progress of Africa’s financial sector over the past decade.

Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: Leapfrogging through technology

Published by Simon Freemantle on 5 May 2021

Africa’s technological deepening since 2010 continues to be profound, writes Standard Bank economist Simon Freemantle.

Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: Rapid urbanisation

Published by Simon Freemantle on 4 May 2021

Today, Africa has 63 cities with populations of over 1 million people – up from 49 in 2010 and 30 in 2000.

The key to tapping Africa's consumer markets is innovation and shaping strategy to fit the context.

Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: A larger, younger and more affluent population

Published by Simon Freemantle on 3 May 2021

Simon Freemantle considers the challenges and opportunities that emerge from the seismic demographic changes taking place across Africa.

World looking to African agriculture as solution for food crisis

Published by Simon Freemantle on 15 October 2011

As nations seek external sources of nutrition, focus is narrowing on those regions which still have large untapped agricultural potential. No region epitomises this residual allure more than Sub-Saharan Africa.

Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: Peace and stability; democracy; and the rule of law

Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: Deepening financial inclusion

Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: Leapfrogging through technology

Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: Rapid urbanisation

Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: A larger, younger and more affluent population

World looking to African agriculture as solution for food crisis

Eight agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa worth pursuing in 2021

Nine business ideas to pursue in Africa: Poultry, cannabis, vocational training and more

South African soft drink brand taps into global health trend

Creating a fruit juice business in Sierra Leone: The story of Sierra Juice

Uber-for-tractors platform makes agricultural machinery affordable for African small-scale farmers

How to build a private schools business in Africa

31-year-old Nigerian reveals how he established his rice production business

Namibia: Entrepreneur quits job and moves back home to start agribusiness venture

Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: Peace and stability; democracy; and the rule of law

Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: Deepening financial inclusion

Bamboo toothbrushes: Kenyan company taps into eco-conscious market

Hospital-at-home startup seeks to disrupt traditional healthcare in South Africa

Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: Leapfrogging through technology

Investing in Nigeria: Discipline is key, says asset manager

Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: Rapid urbanisation

Crop storage and cold-chain solutions in Africa hold significant business potential

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