Sub-Saharan Africa: Eight key issues to focus on in 2017 Published by Ecobank Research on 30 January 2017 Economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa is likely to quicken this year to 2.8%, after a lacklustre growth rate of 1.6% in 2016.
Ford South Africa failed to protect its reputation. What it should have done Published by Marietjie Theron-Wepener on 30 January 2017 Ford South Africa has suffered huge damage to its reputation thanks to its poor handling of a crisis involving some of its Kuga cars.
50K students to be profitable: The business model of this online university Published by Kate Douglas on 27 January 2017 Online higher education platform UNICAF is offering Africans reputable degrees from top universities, but at a fraction of the cost.
Will 2017 be as challenging for sub-Saharan Africa banks as 2016? Published by Andy Bates on 26 January 2017 The economic environment in the largest banking markets is challenging.
Impact of low oil price spilling over from Angola into Namibia’s property market Published by Kate Douglas on 26 January 2017 Housing sale volumes have dipped in Namibia, a market that has enjoyed one of the world’s fastest growing property prices for years.
What makes Senegal’s digital currency different? Published by Kate Douglas on 25 January 2017 The central bank of the West African Economic and Monetary Union is experimenting with its own digital currency, which could be rolled out across region if successful.
How’s that fight against corruption going then? Published by Charles Robertson on 25 January 2017 Africa has winners and losers.
Brexit and Trump: all bets are off Published by africapractice on 24 January 2017 In the next year, Africa is likely to remain something of a by-stander on the peripheries of these titanic clashes of ideals and interests.
Cornering Africa’s untapped B2B support services market: The story of Tsebo Group Published by Kate Douglas on 23 January 2017 Company spots gap in the market.
Cape Town property owners tapping into ‘Airbnb potential’ Published by Kate Douglas on 20 January 2017 But not everyone is up for the risk.
The commodification of African wildlife: A controversial business Published by Kate Douglas on 19 January 2017 Wildlife expert says African animals are worth more alive, and in Africa.
[Video] South African Reserve Bank governor talks about Trump and economic outlook Published by Staff Writer on 18 January 2017 Lesetja Kganyago discusses US monetary policy, his outlook for economic growth and the impact of a Trump administration on the country.
Will South Africa turn the corner in 2017? Published by Marek Hanusch on 17 January 2017 Growth is expected to strengthen to 1.1% in 2017.
Doing business in Africa? Top businessman shares his thoughts Published by Mohammed Dewji on 17 January 2017 Four things you should know, from one of the region’s most successful entrepreneurs.
