‘Mobile money has moved from this new thing into an industry,’ says MasterCard Published by Kate Douglas on 9 April 2014 Some 70% of world’s active mobile money users are in sub-Saharan Africa.
African seaports: Upgrade or drown Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 9 April 2014 A World Bank study notes that only a few African seaports are world class.
Ethiopia – cracking the local code Published by Anna Rosenberg on 8 April 2014 Anna Rosenberg shares her insights on business potential in Ethiopia.
Is Facebook planning to use drones to connect Africa? Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 April 2014 Facebook might soon be providing internet access to rural parts of Africa through high-altitude drones.
Emerging markets – it’s our turn Published by Jeremy Gardiner on 7 April 2014 Jeremy Gardiner argues that South Africa’s economic slump is an emerging market trend that will pass.
Africa flies on a wing and a prayer Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 7 April 2014 Air transport reforms are needed to unlock the industry’s full potential across the continent.
Nigeria overtakes South Africa as continent’s largest economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 April 2014 After months of speculation, Nigeria today officially overtook South Africa as the largest economy on the continent.
Rebasing of Nigerian GDP will reflect African economic reality more accurately Published by Roelof Horne on 4 April 2014 Nigeria’s rebasing of its GDP may affect perceptions about South Africa’s position on the continent.
Is South Africa still considered the gateway into Africa? Yay or nay? Published by Kate Douglas on 4 April 2014 KPMG economist talks about South Africa’s value as an entry point for business in Africa.
Light at the end of the tunnel Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 4 April 2014 Africa’s promising power sector is generating interest in renewable sources.
Every1Mobile creating and connecting communities of mobile phone users Published by Kate Douglas on 3 April 2014 Every1Mobile provides users with content, products and services to help them fast track into the formal economy.
A look at Africa’s bumpy roads and rails Published by Nirit Ben-Ari on 1 April 2014 Unprecedented investments in Africa’s ground transportation are hardly enough.
Investing in startups: Why back the jockey and not the horse? Published by Kate Douglas on 1 April 2014 Seed fund 88mph invests in tech entrepreneurs who show promise.
Watch out South Africa, Nigeria is on the rise Published by Perry Munzwembiri on 1 April 2014 The West African nation has set itself an ambitious target of becoming one of the world’s top 20 economies by 2020.
