Visa-free travel in Africa for Africans: Ghana makes most progress Published by Kate Douglas on 2 June 2017 Africa’s most welcoming countries.
Insight into the lives of Africa’s middle class Published by Jaco Maritz and Justin Probyn on 30 May 2017 Middle-class consumers earn on average $12.3 a day, live in relatively small households, and typically don’t have a car.
The pros and cons of commercial farming models in Africa Published by The Conversation on 30 May 2017 Many African countries are still searching for inclusive commercial farming models that can bring in private investment without dispossessing local people.
Pension funds, insurance companies as key drivers of regional integration Published by John Schellhase on 30 May 2017 Survey shows regional institutional investor base expanding due to favourable demographics.
Growing resistance to South African products on the continent. Here’s why Published by Kate Douglas on 29 May 2017 Nigel Gwynne-Evans, from South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry, looks at the growing protectionist measures facing South African products on the continent.
Can off-grid electricity power Africa? Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 28 May 2017 The industry has evolved from a collection of charities handing out solar panels to a real business opportunity.
Selling food in Africa: What we can learn from this company’s challenges Published by Kate Douglas on 25 May 2017 Pioneer Foods is eyeing acquisitions in strategic African markets as it looks to curb export-related challenges.
A closer look at Lumos’ pay-as-you-go solar business in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 24 May 2017 Lumos has installed close to 40,000 solar units in the country.
The art of giving gains traction in Africa as the wealthy seek to make a difference Published by Staff Writer on 23 May 2017 Philanthropy set to grow in popularity across Africa.
Africa’s digital rise hooked on innovation Published by Eleni Mourdoukoutas on 23 May 2017 Engineers are adapting technology to suit the specific needs and dynamics of the continent.
Healthcare – ripe for disruption Published by Matthew Donen on 23 May 2017 Mobile technology is rapidly transforming the way business is being conducted in Africa, particularly in the healthcare industry.
Not all doom and gloom for agriculture in ‘junk’ South Africa, says economist Published by Kate Douglas on 23 May 2017 Dollar weakness will cushion the blow to wheat imports while increased maize production will boost livestock industries.
Doing Business: Can Nigeria replicate the Singapore model like Mauritius did? Published by Rafiq Raji on 22 May 2017 If one were to use the Singaporean and Mauritian success stories as templates, scepticism about the potential success of current reform proposals In Nigeria would be somewhat justified.
Why Zimbabwe’s ‘cows as collateral’ bill has this economist worried Published by Kate Douglas on 22 May 2017 Many are concerned the new bill might do more harm than good.
