Côte d’Ivoire focusing on small business to diversify the economy Published by Marc-Andre Boisvert on 6 June 2014 “SMEs are crucial to fight against unemployment and poverty.”
Kenya’s modern shopping mall boom reaches secondary towns Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 June 2014 Buffalo Mall will be the first mall in the town of Naivasha.
What is the best way to cluster Africa? Published by Martin Tronquit on 5 June 2014 Economics now define how African countries are grouped together.
Can Africa replicate Silicon Valley? History shows not Published by Ivo Vegter on 4 June 2014 Silicon Valley succeeds because it is relatively free from state interference.
How middle class Nigerians spend their money Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 June 2014 A recent report offers insight into the aspirations of middle class consumers.
High interest rates strangling small businesses in Nigeria Published by Adeyeye Joseph on 3 June 2014 Banks and microfinance firms charge prohibitively high interest rates and attach onerous requirements to loans.
Why Africa’s economic growth is not reducing poverty Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 June 2014 Sub-Saharan Africa’s strong economic growth over the past decade has failed to adequately address poverty.
How Kenya’s beer queen succeeded against all odds Published by Omondi Oloo on 2 June 2014 The success of Tabitha Karanja and her Keroche Breweries is a classic David and Goliath tale.
Moving outside of Lagos: Five Nigerian cities with business potential Published by Kate Douglas on 30 May 2014 Looking beyond Lagos at potential for consumer facing companies in Nigerian cities.
Hooray for Nollywood: Opening up Africa’s creative frontiers Published by Adam Salkeld on 30 May 2014 Adam Salkeld on promoting Africa’s creative industries.
Trans-African Highway remains a road to nowhere Published by Eleanor Whitehead on 29 May 2014 The Trans-African Highway, a road network linking Africa’s major cities, is far from complete, 43 years on.
What we learnt from organising Dakar’s first Restaurant Week Published by Diarra Bousso and Shruti Dhanda on 27 May 2014 Adapting a popular concept to the local restaurant industry in Dakar turned out to be a success.
What Africa could learn from Rwanda – thoughts from a lawyer Published by Kate Douglas on 26 May 2014 Rwanda is ranked 32 out of 189 economies in the 2014 Doing Business report.
Kenya’s middle class a growing market for ice cream manufacturer Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 May 2014 “There will always be a place for ice cream. As long as there are children, there will always be a market.”
