African nations are powering up the business rankings. What lessons can we learn from them? Published by John Mbu on 21 November 2017 Over a third of all reforms implemented this year were in Africa.
Talking business with Pick n Pay chairman Gareth Ackerman Published by Staff Writer on 17 November 2017 Ackerman discusses the family business and his father’s work.
Ecobank reveals three key emerging trends for Africa Published by Ecobank Research on 16 November 2017 Capitalise on these three opportunities.
The company that turned African telcos into insurance brokers Published by Kate Douglas on 14 November 2017 Micro-insurance company thinks outside of the box.
Somaliland’s voting technology shows how Africa can lead the world Published by Calestous Juma on 14 November 2017 Somaliland will become the first country in the world to use iris recognition in a presidential election.
Industry 4.0 – Is Africa ready for the march of the robots? Published by Richard Li on 9 November 2017 Industrialisation has barely taken root on the African continent and this nascent industry is already facing imminent threats from the robots.
Exporting to Nigeria: Tips and insights Published by Dianna Games and Jaco Maritz on 9 November 2017 Despite the multitude of opportunities that Nigeria presents to exporters, getting a product into the market can be a challenging exercise.
African banks must ‘adapt or die’ as emerging fintechs evolve into bigger threats Published by Kate Douglas on 9 November 2017 ‘It is not a sprint – it’s a 10- to 20-year play. But if they don’t start thinking about it now, it’s the end.’
Aviation as a catalyst for growth in Africa Published by Richard Li on 7 November 2017 Investment in aviation has a multiplier effect on the wider economy.
Johannesburg’s inner city: The Dubai of southern Africa, but all below the radar Published by Dr Tanya Zack on 7 November 2017 Johannesburg has become an intense wholesale and retail centre for traders from all over sub-Saharan Africa.
Robo-advisors: For investors who want to be in control Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 November 2017 Would you give the money earmarked for your children’s education to a computer algorithm?
Belt and Road Initiative – African countries offer major investment opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 1 November 2017 Countries in Africa are set to benefit from the opportunities presented by the Belt and Road Initiative.
The ‘Africa rising’ story was based on faulty logic – here’s how to fix it Published by Lorenzo Fioramonti on 31 October 2017 Rather than obsessing over whether African economies are rising or not, the focus should be on how to make African people thrive.
Improved electricity supply can be a game changer for African businesses Published by Paul Cleal on 31 October 2017 As African economies evolve, the services sector is growing as a proportion of these economies, and electricity is a non-negotiable ingredient for businesses in this sector to operate efficiently.