Cassava could save Africa from the effects of climate change Published by Femi Adewunmi on 29 March 2012 While it is impossible to accurately predict the impact of climate change, one crop could potentially guarantee Africa’s food security, regardless of the weather.
Should investors reconsider their attitude towards fish farming in Africa? Published by Christoph Evard on 28 March 2012 Aquaculture is one of the most efficient ways of producing animal protein. This industry is beginning to bud in Africa.
Can Groupon and other daily deal websites really benefit your business? Published by Loraine Stander on 28 March 2012 Loraine Stander looks at common criticisms against group buying websites, and finds out how to make this new form of advertising work for your business.
9 things you should know about China’s economic ties with Africa Published by Claude Harding on 26 March 2012 China will this year become Africa’s largest export destination. China’s share of Africa’s total exports has increased from 10% in 2008 to almost 18% in 2011.
Watch out M-Pesa. The sudden rise of Tangaza Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 March 2012 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Oscar Ikinu, co-founder of Kenya’s fast-growing mobile money platform Tangaza.
Ranked: Africa’s most competitive cities Published by Femi Adewunmi on 22 March 2012 Despite Africa’s strong economic growth over the past decade, the continent’s cities still lag behind the rest of the world in terms of competitiveness.
Light at end of tunnel for Eurozone positive for Africa Published by Claude Harding on 19 March 2012 The prospects of an economic recovery in Europe – although likely to be slow and drawn out – is good news for Africa.
Why Mozambique’s gas discovery is a big deal Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 March 2012 The recent natural gas discoveries off the coast of Mozambique are important because of the size of the reserves as well as the country’s relative proximity to markets in Asia.
Three African countries included in new frontier markets fund Published by Femi Adewunmi on 16 March 2012 “We have carefully selected the main frontier markets where we see exponential growth in all areas of economic, political and social activity.”
Doing business in Africa the Coca-Cola way Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2010 Foreign companies interested in doing business in Africa can learn a lot by looking at how The Coca-Cola Company is operating on the continent.
