Business Focus

Ten priorities for getting agriculture moving in Zimbabwe

Published by Ian Scoones on 26 January 2018

With new ownership patterns, the agricultural sector has a much more diffuse base. Today there are many small- to medium-sized farms, rather than a few major players.

Five African countries to watch in 2018

Published by Roddy Barclay on 24 January 2018

Five key African markets which face notable challenges in the year ahead.

Everyone’s a winner? How ‘impact investing’ can make money – and do good

Published by Lee Mannion on 23 January 2018

Energise Africa raises funds from individual investors that are then used by solar companies working locally to provide solar kits to rural families in Uganda, Kenya and Mozambique.

Ethiopia’s hotel industry needs help to encourage tourism

Published by Orthodox Tefera on 23 January 2018

To spur tourism growth and development, Ethiopia must improve the hotel industry and the infrastructure that supports it.

Kingsley Makhubela: Africa’s greatest economic opportunity – trading with itself

Published by Kingsley Makhubela on 19 January 2018

A collaborative approach to Africa’s own growth story driven by the continent itself will make it a stronger contender globally.

Will tourists still flock to Cape Town if the water runs out?

Published by Mariama Diallo on 19 January 2018

When the levels at the dams gets too low, Cape Town water taps will be turned off.

Zimbabwe – Where to now?

Published by Dianna Games and Jaco Maritz on 15 January 2018

Under the right leadership there is no reason why Zimbabwe should not quickly begin the long rebuilding process.

The future role of artificial intelligence in South African business

Published by Staff Writer on 12 January 2018

Artificial intelligence could add 1% to South Africa’s GDP by 2035.

Lessons from beer: Making consumer goods affordable in Africa

Published by Esili Eigbe on 12 January 2018

Affordability is and will continue to be a critical theme for the success of consumer companies operating in the region.

A visa-free Africa still facing hurdles

Published by Kerry Dimmer on 9 January 2018

Some countries are liberalising visas to attract investors.

Emerging market 2018 outlook

Published by Templeton Emerging Markets Group on 8 January 2018

The Templeton Emerging Markets Group team highlight areas of potential opportunity.

What Kenyan e-commerce firms can learn from the Chinese experience

Published by Wenhao Zhang on 1 January 2018

Kenya’s e-commerce scene can be viewed as similar to that of China in the early 2000s.

Why growth in electric vehicles could mean good times for mining in the DRC

Published by Justin Probyn on 19 December 2017

The DRC has the world’s largest deposits of cobalt – a key element in the batteries of electric cars.

The top 10 mistakes exporters to Africa make (Part 2)

Published by Ben Longman on 15 December 2017

In the second of our two-part article, Ben Longman further examines the main risks exporters to Africa need to be aware of.

Business Focus

Ten priorities for getting agriculture moving in Zimbabwe

Five African countries to watch in 2018

Everyone’s a winner? How ‘impact investing’ can make money – and do good

Ethiopia’s hotel industry needs help to encourage tourism

Kingsley Makhubela: Africa’s greatest economic opportunity – trading with itself

Will tourists still flock to Cape Town if the water runs out?

Zimbabwe – Where to now?

The future role of artificial intelligence in South African business

Lessons from beer: Making consumer goods affordable in Africa

A visa-free Africa still facing hurdles

Emerging market 2018 outlook

What Kenyan e-commerce firms can learn from the Chinese experience

Why growth in electric vehicles could mean good times for mining in the DRC

The top 10 mistakes exporters to Africa make (Part 2)

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How this company is tapping into Malawi’s agribusiness opportunities

Investing in African agribusiness, Warren Buffett style

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