Why this South African bank launched its own smartphone Published by Kate Douglas on 24 August 2016 By improving client adoption of smartphones, FNB hopes to encourage usage of its digital banking services.
Six trends that will impact consumer behaviour in the years to come Published by Justin Probyn on 24 August 2016 Companies need to adapt and innovate to keep up – or face becoming obsolete.
South African companies discover there are no easy pickings in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 August 2016 Over the past decade or so, numerous South African companies have expanded to Nigeria. But many of these investments didn’t live up to expectations.
From ‘Africa rising’ to ‘multispeed Africa’ Published by Martyn Davies on 23 August 2016 Is the ‘Africa rising’ narrative dead? Is the continent merely reverting to the pre-commodity boom trend? Not quite.
Opportune time for Africa oil and gas industry to consider change Published by PwC on 22 August 2016 The decline in the global oil price has led to a reduced level of activity across the African continent.
How this money transfer company plans to compete in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 20 August 2016 Zoona has established over 1,500 outlets across Zambia and Malawi, and is now expanding to Mozambique.
Building an oil industry hub in the Gulf of Guinea Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 August 2016 Luba Freeport’s goal is to be a base for West and Central Africa’s oil industry.
High illiteracy levels will widen Africa’s digital divide, says expert Published by Kate Douglas on 18 August 2016 Africa’s digital revolution will not benefit those living below the poverty line unless education is improved.
Which African cities will see the fastest growth in consumer spending? Published by Kate Douglas on 17 August 2016 Kenya’s Kisumu, Mombasa and Nairobi will experience over 200% growth in total consumer expenditure from 2015 to 2030.
Family-owned group says it doesn’t get too attached to its businesses Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 August 2016 ‘We are quite comfortable to start businesses, grow them, and sell them… To us, that is our family business,’ says Akshay Shah of East Africa’s Sumaria Group.
L’Oréal looks to better understand African beauty Published by Kate Douglas on 12 August 2016 Here is why this global beauty giant is investing in studying African consumers.
Currency devaluation: Where are the opportunities? Published by Heleen Goussard and Nicholas Olds on 12 August 2016 While some African countries that are considered great investment opportunities have seen recent currency devaluation, this could create an opportunity for African manufacturers.
Incorrect calculations behind latest shuffle in Africa’s GDP ranking Published by Christie Viljoen on 12 August 2016 Calculations behind recent reports that South Africa has overtaken Nigeria as Africa’s largest economy are incorrect, states KPMG.
Anticipating the future: Forces that could shape Africa’s insurance industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 August 2016 The world is changing at a rapid pace, with much disruption forecast for the insurance sector over the coming decade.
