Is Rwanda set to reap the demographic dividend? Published by Tom Bundervoet on 15 February 2013 From almost every point of view, Rwanda’s performance over the past decade has been an unambiguous success story.
Traders will never become billionaires, says businessman John Kithaka Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 February 2013 How we made it in Africa’s Dinfin Mulupi talks to John Kithaka, founding member and CEO of the FEP Group.
Africa becoming an increasingly important trading partner for BRICS countries Published by Kate Douglas on 15 February 2013 BRICS countries’ trade with Africa has grown faster than the economic bloc’s trade with any other region in the world.
Interview: How Kenya plans to become Africa’s ICT hub by 2017 Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 February 2013 How we made it in Africa‘s Dinfin Mulupi finds out about Kenya’s National ICT Master Plan.
Foreigners the top buyers of African stocks in early weeks of 2013 Published by Staff Writer on 14 February 2013 Foreigners have dominated investment in many African stock markets in the early weeks of 2013, according to asset management firm Imara.
Increasingly wealthy Nigerians: fast cars, healthy foods and fashionable clothing Published by Kate Douglas on 13 February 2013 Nigeria offers investment potential for companies looking to capitalise off the population’s increased consumer spending power.
Drug makers add support to Africa’s growth story Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 13 February 2013 Pharmaceutical spending in Africa is expected to reach USD30bn by 2016.
South Africa’s investment edge in sub-Saharan Africa – time to use it or lose it Published by Staff Writer on 12 February 2013 Crunch time has arrived for South Africa’s position as investment gateway to Africa.
Africa set to become the IFC’s top investment destination, although risks remain Published by Kate Douglas on 12 February 2013 “We see the impact of Africa rising in our investments,” says the IFC’s Bernard Sheahan.
Traditional paper books still king in Kenya, but probably not for long Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 February 2013 Dinfin Mulupi caught up with Text Book Centre director Sarit Shah, to find out how e-books pose a threat to its business.
Why the Barclays/ABSA Africa merger is a good deal Published by Jan Meintjes on 11 February 2013 In many ways Africa has been the favourite story for South African equities in 2012. African expansion strategies have been richly rewarded by the market over the past 12 months.
Business travel driving the growth of Nigeria’s hotel industry Published by Sinah Gasela on 7 February 2013 “As Africa’s economic development hubs continue to grow, so does the movement of business and leisure travel within the continent.”
Towards a business model for funding African startups Published by Brian Laung Aoaeh on 6 February 2013 African startups face the often life-threatening impediment of inadequate access to seed and early stage venture capital.
Can East Africa build another M-Pesa? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 February 2013 “Many of these startups will fail and that will not be a bad thing because with it will come learning. Even M-Pesa did not become a success overnight.”