Tech events have become a waste of time. Here are three things organisers get wrong Published by Ade Olabode on 13 February 2017 To be clear, I love events, and this is not a rant against them.
South Africa: The economics of #SONA2017 Published by Christie Viljoen on 10 February 2017 The State of the Nation 2017 address was much more focused on economic transformation and the racial inequalities still prevalent in the economy than the 2016 speech.
Virtual mines and floating hotels: Five interesting innovations at the Mining Indaba Published by Kate Douglas on 9 February 2017 Interesting products and services targeted at the mining industry.
Mining Indaba: Even the food tastes better this year as optimism returns to the industry Published by Kate Douglas on 8 February 2017 There is newfound energy at this year’s Mining Indaba, especially compared to the somewhat depressing event last year.
How Trump’s policies could hurt African mining Published by Kate Douglas on 7 February 2017 While a strong dollar should benefit African commodity exporters, it comes at a time when protectionist trade policies could reduce African export revenues.
How big supermarket chains in southern Africa keep out small suppliers Published by Reena das Nair on 7 February 2017 Large supermarket chains have considerable buyer power, and are often able to control pricing and trading terms with suppliers.
Digital technology aiming to empower small-farm owners in east Africa Published by Tina Trinh on 7 February 2017 Mastercard has launched a new digital marketplace for east African farmers to sell their crops and receive payment via their mobile telephones.
Planes, trains, and automobiles: East Africa’s massive infrastructure project begins Published by Jill Craig on 6 February 2017 LAPPSET will consist of a 32-berth port on Kenya’s north coast, a railway, an oil pipeline, highways, international airports, and resort cities.
Econet’s Kwesé TV looking to take on DStv’s dominance in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 3 February 2017 Kwesé TV is adopting a multi-platform broadcasting strategy and pay-as-you-watch model.
How German firms can tap into Africa’s diversification drive Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 February 2017 ‘Where I do see significant opportunities is in the midstream and downstream petroleum industry.’
Looking back: 21 trends that shaped African business in 2016 Published by Johan Burger on 3 February 2017 2016 was a year of turmoil for some African countries, while others experienced stability and good economic growth.
Paying the price: Should South Africa ban the EU’s chicken meat dumping? Published by Kate Douglas on 2 February 2017 We talk to experts about potential adverse effects of protecting South Africa’s poultry industry against cheap EU imports.
Forecasting risk in Africa in 2017 Published by Deloitte team on 31 January 2017 Companies must now adapt to ‘Africa 3.0’ – the emerging post-crisis African economy.
African passports: The powerful, the weak and the (now) barred from the US Published by Kate Douglas on 30 January 2017 US President Donald Trump has now banned visa access to citizens from three African nations. We look at the continent’s most powerful and weakest passports.