The business of Christmas: Decorating the Mall of Africa Published by Helen Sullivan on 22 December 2016 ‘Deck the halls’ takes on new meaning in the continent’s largest single-phase shopping centre.
Zimbabwean economist on solving the country’s challenges Published by Kate Douglas on 21 December 2016 Step one is to address the causes, not the symptoms.
Fashionomics 101: An African industry that could be worth $15bn by 2021 Published by Kate Douglas on 20 December 2016 The African Development Bank is trying to increase the continent’s share of the global fashion value chain.
Mozambique debt threatens its once-promising economy Published by Anita Powell on 20 December 2016 Martyn Davies, managing director of emerging markets and Africa at consulting firm Deloitte, estimates this crisis could set Mozambique back economically by as much as a decade.
How Bitcoin will (and will not) work in Africa Published by Javier de Coca on 20 December 2016 Bitcoin is not a poverty alleviation tool.
Profit-making idea: Sesame production a growth industry Published by Staff Writer on 20 December 2016 ‘Everyone is looking at sesame,’ says investment advisor.
Important wins were notched up for African agriculture in 2016 Published by Calestous Juma on 20 December 2016 One of the most significant gains was the increased use of emerging technologies beyond the traditional use of mobile phones in agriculture.
It’s business as usual with Zimbabwe’s bond note… for now Published by Kate Douglas on 15 December 2016 The bond note is now in circulation in Zimbabwe but economists and business people fear it will not hold its value to the strong US dollar.
Africa’s private equity opportunities and challenges Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 December 2016 In a continent where stock exchanges remain under-developed, private equity offers investors access to high-potential companies.
African economies threatened by the US dollar Published by Richard Li on 14 December 2016 It’s vital that African countries make themselves more economically resilient.
Ethiopia’s emerging wine industry luring consumers locally and abroad Published by Kate Douglas on 13 December 2016 A plan hatched a decade ago by the former Ethiopian Prime Minister is starting to take off.
Banking fraud is costing the Nigerian economy dearly Published by Oludayo Tade and Oluwatosin Adeniyi on 13 December 2016 Recent data show that last year electronic fraud in the banking sector accounts for about 16% of total fraud in the industry.
Profit-making idea: Trade in education services in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 13 December 2016 Opportunities exist for educational institutions in Africa to target students outside of their home countries.
Juba traders suffering from South Sudan’s financial woes Published by Jill Craig on 13 December 2016 Oil export revenues have declined due to a decrease in production and in global crude prices.