How a group of women in Burkina Faso started their own microcredit system Published by Olivier Nyirubugara on 9 January 2013 Olivier Nyirubugara investigates how a self-initiated microcredit system is boosting women’s business opportunities.
Tax incentives in South Africa aim to encourage investment in innovation Published by Kate Douglas on 9 January 2013 Tax benefits for investment in research and development could help boost South Africa’s economy.
More to Mauritius than cocktails and turquoise waters Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 January 2013 How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz shares his thoughts on Mauritius.
Will we be seeing slower growth in remittances to Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 7 January 2013 The last decade saw a strong growth in remittances into sub-Saharan Africa. Remittances are estimated to reach close to US$30 billion in 2015.
Five reasons why companies and small-scale farmers are not in business together Published by Kate Douglas on 4 January 2013 While it is mutually beneficial for companies and smallholders to do business together, they face a number of challenges.
African mining – opportunities and challenges Published by Mthuli Ncube on 31 December 2012 Africa, which produces more than 60 metal and mineral products, has a huge potential with respect to mineral reserves exploration and production.
Most African countries could reach middle income status by 2025 Published by Shanta Devarajan and Wolfgang Fengler on 27 December 2012 One way to track Africa’s progress is by charting the number of countries that have achieved “middle income status”.
How the African diaspora is contributing to the continent’s growth story Published by Kate Douglas on 24 December 2012 How we made it in Africa talks to Jonathan Howard, CEO of the Business Council for Africa.
African M&A market still tiny, but poised for growth Published by Mthuli Ncube on 21 December 2012 “Africa represents a market opportunity for global M&A players to geographically diversify their capital away from traditional markets such as North America, Europe and more recently Asia.”
How big business can engage small-scale farmers in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 20 December 2012 It is becoming increasingly necessary for companies to work with smallholders to guarantee supply.
Four ways how technology can boost African farming Published by Femi Adewunmi on 18 December 2012 The one area where technology can have the greatest impact in Africa is in the agricultural industry, the largest economic sector in most countries on the continent.
iTunes Africa launch promises change in music market Published by Peter Cox on 18 December 2012 This month, Apple announced the launch of their iTunes music store in 56 countries, including 14 on the African continent.
Why Africa’s agribusiness sector holds potential for private equity Published by Kate Douglas on 13 December 2012 The African Agriculture Fund, managed by Phatisa, provides equity funding to companies operating in the food production value chain.
Majority of African MBA students in the West plan to return to the continent Published by Kate Douglas on 12 December 2012 Seventy per cent of Africans currently studying towards an MBA at leading Western business schools will return to the continent to work after graduation.