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Global quantitative easing and its impact on Africa

Published by Mthuli Ncube on 29 November 2012

In recent weeks, three of the world’s largest central banks namely the U.S. Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan embarked on a new round of monetary easing.

M-Shwari: Kenya takes another step towards boosting financial inclusion

Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 November 2012

“M-Shwari is a transformational service: saving is no longer the privilege of an elite.”

Winning as one. Why Powertech consolidated its African operations

Published by Kate Douglas on 27 November 2012

How we made it in Africa talks to Powertech Africa CEO Ronnie Krüger about why the company decided to consolidate its various divisions into one offering.

Entrepreneurs in the Cape Town township of Khayelitsha are finding it difficult to expand their businesses.

Enter the iShack, a possible answer to improving Africa’s slums

Published by Kate Douglas on 26 November 2012

It is estimated that seven million South Africans live in shacks in the country’s many “squatter camps” located around all major cities.

Nigeria – worst country for a baby to enter the world in 2013?

Published by Claude Harding on 25 November 2012

Nigeria is one of the world’s fastest growing economies. However, it is apparently also the worst country to be born in the year 2013.

‘Africa rising’: TIME magazine agrees with The Economist

Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 November 2012

Last year The Economist caused quite a stir when it came out with a cover titled ‘Africa rising’. Now TIME magazine has done exactly the same.

Telecoms in Africa – still opportunity for those who know where to look

Published by Mark Jennings on 21 November 2012

“Those searching for growth would do well to look in the field of infrastructure outsourcing.”

How did Africa get to where it is today?

Published by Kate Douglas on 21 November 2012

It is undeniable that Africa is beginning to find its feet, and starting to run… fast. Once called ‘a hopeless continent’, Africa is now referred to as ‘the last investment frontier’.

‘Africa’s growth stats don’t reflect reality on ground’

Published by Claude Harding on 20 November 2012

Attention is on Africa as the new business destination of the world. But, without guidance on the ground, grand business plans can decay into regrettable adventures.

Five transport infrastructure projects due to start in East Africa

Published by Kate Douglas on 20 November 2012

As East Africa starts to see more investment coming in, the region has undertaken a number of projects aimed at improving its transportation infrastructure.

How to be an expert on Africa

Published by Duncan Clarke on 13 November 2012

When it comes to Africa, it’s now fashionable to rid yourself of pessimism and make sweeping positive generalisations, writes Duncan Clarke.

Africa lacks the managers needed to turn its potential into reality

Published by Kate Douglas on 13 November 2012

Africa is considerably lacking high quality managers with the skills and competence to capitalise on the continent’s economic potential.

Many Irish businesses see trading with Africa as ‘too much of a challenge’

Published by Claude Harding on 13 November 2012

The potential for business opportunities in Africa is far from being realised by Irish companies according to new research from Barclays Bank Ireland.

Unpacking the trends shaping Mozambique’s economy

Published by Kate Douglas on 12 November 2012

Standard Bank analysts Yvette Babb and Simon Freemantle recently produced a report looking at five structural trends shaping Mozambique’s economy.

Business Focus

Global quantitative easing and its impact on Africa

M-Shwari: Kenya takes another step towards boosting financial inclusion

Winning as one. Why Powertech consolidated its African operations

Enter the iShack, a possible answer to improving Africa’s slums

Nigeria – worst country for a baby to enter the world in 2013?

‘Africa rising’: TIME magazine agrees with The Economist

Telecoms in Africa – still opportunity for those who know where to look

How did Africa get to where it is today?

‘Africa’s growth stats don’t reflect reality on ground’

Five transport infrastructure projects due to start in East Africa

How to be an expert on Africa

Africa lacks the managers needed to turn its potential into reality

Many Irish businesses see trading with Africa as ‘too much of a challenge’

Unpacking the trends shaping Mozambique’s economy

How this French serial entrepreneur started investing in Africa

What it takes to build a logistics network from scratch in West Africa

Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties

Where this investor sees the best opportunities in Africa

Gyms in Nigeria: ‘We could be a thousand times larger’

Sell first, produce later

From beverage cans to gyms: Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa

‘All businesses are hard,’ says Tanzanian entrepreneur

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