A different take on urbanisation in sub-Saharan Africa Published by David Cowan on 12 December 2012 One factor that is commonly stated about sub-Saharan Africa is that the region is rapidly urbanising, a key structural economic change.
Bamboo – the timber of the 21st century? Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 December 2012 Growing demand for wood products has led to deforestation across the world. One innovative company is, however, looking to reverse this trend while at the same time turning a profit. The answer? Bamboo.
Expats likely to receive a higher hardship allowance in Bangui than Port Louis Published by Kate Douglas on 10 December 2012 Port Louis has been ranked as the African city with the best quality of living for expats.
Five regulatory barriers undermining intra-African food trade Published by Kate Douglas on 10 December 2012 Africa, with 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, still has to import a large percentage of its food in order to feed its rapidly growing population.
Ghana’s ‘new path’ for handling oil revenue Published by Efam Dovi on 9 December 2012 When the oil rigs started pumping crude off the coast of Ghana’s Western Region in December 2009, many people hoped for better living standards and development.
Can Ghana position itself as the ‘Bangalore of West Africa’? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 December 2012 How we made it in Africa caught up with Eric Osiakwan, a tech investor and a director of Ghana Cyber City.
Stabilising Somalia: a new chapter begins Published by Jocelyne Sambira on 6 December 2012 When a Turkish Airlines flight touched down at Aden Adde International Airport near the Somali capital of Mogadishu on 16 March, it seemed like a sign of good things to come.
New exclusive banking service for Kenya’s rich Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 December 2012 “Our aim is to bring exclusivity back to banking.”
Low-cost airline fastjet could enter South African market, maybe before Christmas Published by Femi Adewunmi on 4 December 2012 New African low-cost airline fastjet could soon enter the South African market, possibly before Christmas.
Malawi – from agricultural success story to food crisis Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 4 December 2012 Once again Malawi finds itself in a tight spot. A food crisis set off by erratic rains, rising food prices and economic hardships is slowly unfolding.
Lights, camera, action! How Nollywood is boosting travel in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 4 December 2012 Nollywood, Nigeria’s enormous film industry, is boosting intra-regional tourism and travel in Africa.
Savannah Fund’s Mbwana Alliy outlines what he looks for in a startup Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 December 2012 Mbwana Alliy, managing partner of the Savannah Fund, is looking to invest in high growth, high risk startups.
China in the heart of Africa Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 2 December 2012 “China’s gift to Africa.” The new headquarters of the African Union, is so called because China picked up the US$200 million tab for the state-of-the-art complex.
China-Africa trade hits new highs, but there is reason to worry Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 November 2012 Trade between Africa and China are at all time highs, but the terms are mostly dictated by China.