Ugandan promotes ‘slow food’ ideals to feed Africa Published by Hilary Heuler on 29 July 2014 Traditional crops are slowly dying out as the continent’s food becomes more and more homogenised.
Consumer potential: Three Nigerian city clusters to compete with Lagos Published by Kate Douglas on 28 July 2014 McKinsey suggests three city clusters in Nigeria with sizable populations to rival Lagos.
Growing appetite for tech products in Angola, says venture capital fund Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 July 2014 “There is a growing appetite for high-end consumer products such as smartphones.”
Unleashing Africa’s immense potential: Connectivity is critical Published by Tenbite Ermias on 25 July 2014 The economic payoff of greater connectivity could be immense.
By 2030 Nigeria could have a higher GDP than the Netherlands or Malaysia Published by Staff Writer on 24 July 2014 There is another side to the Nigeria story that has been overshadowed by the recent headlines.
How this fruit business was turned around from the brink of collapse Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 July 2014 “I have learned to keep my friends close and my creditors closer.”
Discussing venture capital and entrepreneurship in Angola Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 July 2014 “Things are improving in the country but the change will not happen overnight.”
Can Silicon Savannah’s software success be replicated in hardware? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 July 2014 While Kenya made its name in software, a handful of entrepreneurs are now taking the leap into developing hardware.
How under-nutrition affects Africa’s projected economic rise Published by Carlos Lopes on 21 July 2014 One of the pillars of the projected good economic performance of Africa over the next decades will be its labour force.
Newspaper hopes to lure young readers by cutting political coverage Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 July 2014 Xtra Publishing wants to grow its Nairobi newspaper brand across the continent.
African agriculture needs young entrepreneurs Published by Kim Lewis on 17 July 2014 Young men and women from the countryside do not want to stay and work in the agriculture sector.
Lessons from India for Africa’s healthcare entrepreneurs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 July 2014 African healthcare entrepreneurs can learn a lot from their peers in India.
East African oil and gas discoveries could kick-start economic transformation Published by Staff Writer on 16 July 2014 Standard Bank expects East African oil and gas discoveries to fundamentally transform the region’s economies.
Profiting from poverty: Do some companies benefit from twisted images of Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 15 July 2014 Dayo Olopade says some for-profit companies leverage the existence of poverty as a clever marketing tactic.