Namibian entrepreneur proves there is big business in recycling Published by Kate Douglas on 13 July 2016 Rent-A-Drum has grown to dominate the recycling market in Namibia.
Africa’s richest man plans refinery to end Nigeria’s fuel woes Published by Chris Stein on 13 July 2016 By refining oil at home, Dangote says importation will end.
Zimbabwe – in crisis, again Published by Charles Robertson on 12 July 2016 The underlying problem is that hyperinflation wiped out private sector savings, and the government failed to grow its own savings during the boom-time.
Nigeria’s move from a fixed to a floating exchange-rate policy Published by Lumkile Mondi on 12 July 2016 The freeing of the Nigerian naira after months of policy debates saw the currency immediately plummet by 40%.
Scenarios for South Africa in 2024 Published by Loraine Stander on 12 July 2016 Is the Rainbow Nation at a turning point?
Can oil diversify Uganda’s economy? Published by Christina Malmberg Calvo on 11 July 2016 A lot of optimism and hope is riding on the 6.5 billion barrels of crude oil in the Lake Albert basin.
In the Central African Republic, expectations are sky high Published by World Bank on 11 July 2016 For the first time in its history, the country has a democratically elected president and parliament.
‘Not too late to build FMCG brands in East Africa’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 July 2016 Kenyan company taking on the big boys with household cleaning products.
Costly home loans suppressing a ‘massive opportunity’ in low-income housing Published by Kate Douglas on 8 July 2016 Less than 10% of households can afford a mortgage for even the cheapest newly-built house.
Private equity fund bosses on doing deals in Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 July 2016 A growing number of private equity players are setting up shop in Ethiopia, but it’s not all smooth sailing.
Zambia can beat the economic slowdown by making every kwacha count Published by Gregory Smith on 5 July 2016 Times are hard and Zambians have been feeling the pinch.
Côte d’Ivoire: Investors need to keep a cool head, says e-commerce boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 July 2016 ‘There are lots of business opportunities but investors should not get overexcited.’
Variable consumer confidence scores across sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2016 Nielsen Consumer Confidence Index results show that of the four sub-Saharan African countries measured, Nigeria’s consumer confidence score continue to rank highest.
Getting current: New tech giving more Africans access to electricity Published by Charles Feinstein on 3 July 2016 Much work remains to be done to ensure reliable electricity access for Africa’s citizens.