Africa’s agricultural market could triple if farmers were able to tap into middle-class demand Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 6 March 2013 Africa’s agricultural market could reach $1 trillion over the next two decades.
Africa has the ideas but lacks the resources to fund them, says Swiss entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 4 March 2013 “Africa could become one of the world’s opportunity hubs,” says Jean Claude Bastos de Morais.
‘Kenya election risks do not change fundamental investment case for the country’ Published by Sven Richter on 4 March 2013 The international community will watch today’s election in Kenya closely, hoping to see a peaceful process.
DHL head explains how Africa can boost trade and economic growth Published by Kate Douglas on 4 March 2013 African governments are increasingly talking with multinationals about ways to improve their countries’ business environment.
Dubai-style property developments arrive in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 March 2013 Nairobi’s skyline is changing, propelled by multinationals setting up regional offices and a growing demand for high-end housing.
Searching for Silicon Savannah Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 March 2013 Last week I visited Nairobi, my first time back in Kenya since Nairobi’s nickname “Silicon Savannah” was coined.
In Zimbabwe, learning Chinese is a lucrative investment Published by Tonderayi Mukeredzi on 28 February 2013 Observers say there has been a rising demand from organisations and individuals seeking to learn Chinese.
Looking at Africa’s telecom growth through the eyes of MTN Published by Kate Douglas on 28 February 2013 “The African continent has continued to blossom, where today it is seen as a rife continent for investment,” said Zunaid Bulbulia, CFO of MTN.
Africa’s dependency on trade with Europe is declining Published by Kate Douglas on 25 February 2013 Charles Brewer, managing director for DHL sub-Saharan Africa, highlights three trends seen in Africa’s trade in recent years.
Why Africa’s electricity generation costs are among the highest in the world Published by Mthuli Ncube on 23 February 2013 Africa’s power sector is facing many challenges, mainly due to insufficient generation capacity, which has limited electricity supply, resulting in low access.
Crowdfunding – a new avenue for African SMEs to raise capital Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 21 February 2013 With access to capital being one of the challenges most SMEs in Africa face, crowdfunding services have a role to play in helping to tackle this problem.
Entrepreneur explains why he launched a water transport business on Lake Victoria Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 February 2013 EarthWise Ferries is restoring water transportation services in Uganda.
Evidence that trade does reduce poverty, but only if the conditions are right Published by Raju Jan Singh on 19 February 2013 Why trade liberalisation should not be seen in isolation.
‘Nigeria has gotten a lot better,’ says South African agribusiness entrepreneur Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 February 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Louw Burger, a South African-born businessman running a cassava processing company in Nigeria.