Africa’s jobless youth cast a shadow over economic growth Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 14 March 2017 In most African countries, youth unemployment ‘occurs at a rate more than twice that for adults’.
Uganda needs a caffeine fix: Insights from Vietnam’s coffee market success Published by Astrid RN Haas on 14 March 2017 Until recently Vietnam and Uganda shared a similar trajectory in the development of their coffee sectors.
Lagos’ first timeshare co-working space Published by Justin Probyn on 13 March 2017 Lagos CoWork is ‘uberising’ the office market by providing an on-demand workspace for growing businesses.
Unclear what would happen to CFA franc if France withdraws from euro Published by Kate Douglas on 10 March 2017 ‘If France really does withdraw from the eurozone, all bets are off for the euro and for the CFA franc.’
Hotspots for Africa’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals Published by Staff Writer on 9 March 2017 The growth in ultra-wealthy populations in Africa will outpace that of Europe and North America over the next decade.
Profit-making idea: Egypt is a Trump trade Published by Charles Robertson on 9 March 2017 The country is a structural reform story that is attracting investors.
Why a Radisson Blu room in Rwanda costs more than in China Published by Kate Douglas on 7 March 2017 We talk to Carlson Rezidor’s Andrew McLachlan about what is driving up the cost of hotel rooms in Africa.
Emerging markets and the man called Trump Published by Sharief Pansarey and Siboniso Nxumalo on 7 March 2017 A question we often get asked is: What effect will Donald Trump’s America-first policy have on emerging markets?
How ‘flying donkeys’ could boost trade in Africa Published by Hassan Houry on 7 March 2017 Three key highlights from a transportation and supply chain perspective and the implications for Africa in 2030.
How Visa wants to increase e-commerce payments in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 6 March 2017 Despite rising internet use, e-commerce in the region remains in its infancy.
Asset manager goes against the grain by upping its stake in two Nigerian banks Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2017 It’s survival of the fittest in Nigeria’s banking sector, and Allan Gray believes it is betting on the winners.
Africa’s ‘most-valuable property’ proving to be a good investment for SA’s Growthpoint Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 March 2017 Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront attracted close to 25 million visitors in 2016.
Here’s how ShowMax hopes to beat Netflix in Africa and beyond Published by Kate Douglas on 1 March 2017 ShowMax’s hyperlocalisation strategy has been deployed in South Africa, Kenya and, most recently, Poland.
We need a new model for private equity investment in Africa Published by Brendan Mullen and Rushil Vallabh on 1 March 2017 Private equity has not been the catalyst for growth in Africa that everyone had hoped.