Zambia’s most challenging elections in decades Published by Sinethemba Zonke on 11 August 2016 Whoever wins the Zambian elections will be faced with the enormous challenge of fixing a broken economic system.
Why has Africa failed to industrialise? Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 9 August 2016 At no point in recent history have calls for Africa to industrialise been stronger than they have been lately.
Investing in unstable countries: High risk with potential high rewards Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 August 2016 George Odo, managing director for East Africa at private equity firm AfricInvest, shares his thoughts on investing in markets such as South Sudan.
Beyond the AU passport: Prospects for Africa’s integration and prosperity Published by Adefolake Adeyeye on 9 August 2016 The African e-passport by itself is unlikely to significantly integrate and prosper Africa.
Zimbabwe’s embargo against imports: Not the right place, not the right time Published by Otavio Veras on 8 August 2016 Zimbabwe has recently banned the importation of South African products with the aim of promoting its national industry.
A megaproject rises in East Africa Published by Wanjohi Kabukuru on 8 August 2016 Experts view the LAPSSET project as a major contribution to the African Union’s regional integration vision of a peaceful, prosperous and fully integrated continent by 2063.
China’s WeChat on carving out a market in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 8 August 2016 ‘The market for cross-border remittance in Africa is significant, and it is something that is definitely of interest to us in our long term planning.’
DRC economy: The giant awakens Published by Franck Kuwonu on 8 August 2016 Despite conflict, investors continue to pour money into the Great Lakes region.
Despite headwinds, Africa’s economy is still strong – AfDB Published by John Mbu on 8 August 2016 Being the second-fastest growing region in the world, why then are some analysts pointing to an impending economic crisis in Africa?
Making sense of recent turmoil in Kenya’s banking industry Published by Robert MacPherson on 4 August 2016 Recent bank failures in Kenya incite anxiety over possible systemic challenges.
UK hotel operator on expanding to Senegal and other African markets Published by Kate Douglas on 2 August 2016 InterContinental Hotels Group currently has hotel brands in nine African markets, and is now eyeing new markets.
Despite growth of modern retail, traditional trade still a significant opportunity Published by Boston Consulting Group on 2 August 2016 Where do Africans shop?
Lessons to be learnt from Zimbabwe’s blunt use of an import ban Published by Mmatlou Kalaba on 2 August 2016 The control of imported goods will not resolve the fundamental problems of the Zimbabwean economy.
KFC Index shows Angolan and Moroccan currencies overvalued Published by Staff Writer on 2 August 2016 A 15-piece chicken bucket costs US$31.90 in Angola, while in South Africa it will set you back $11.30.
