Not easy selling insurance to the bottom of the pyramid, even at $1 a month Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 June 2016 Tanzanian entrepreneur Lilian Makoi last year unveiled a health insurance product costing as little as $1 a month.
Agribusiness in Africa: CEOs weigh in Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 June 2016 Unpacking the challenges and growth potential.
Important to invest with an eye beyond immediate headlines, says Unilever Africa boss Published by PwC on 14 June 2016 Bruno Witvoet, the executive vice president of Unilever Africa, talks about the multinational’s business in the continent.
Economic development: Kola Karim says African countries should be more ‘selfish’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 June 2016 Businessman believes countries should concentrate on developing their own economies before worrying about greater regional integration.
Mining: Slower, lower, weaker… but not defeated Published by PwC on 10 June 2016 2015 was a race to the bottom.
To transform Africa’s economies, African companies matter too Published by Zainab Usman on 10 June 2016 The dynamism of domestic businesses are too often overlooked by researchers and analysts.
The unique accounting challenges facing the power sector Published by Tara Smith on 9 June 2016 Potential IPPs incur significant upfront costs in relation to company structures and incorporation, administration, professional advice and feasibility studies.
East Africa head of General Motors says, ‘Call me Rita’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 June 2016 How Rita Kavashe climbed the corporate ladder – right to the top.
Kigali to Kuala Lumpur: What will it take for Africa to follow South-East Asia’s development path? Published by Jennifer Blanke on 6 June 2016 Reflecting on what African countries can take away from the growth experience of South-East Asia.
Airlines pull out of Nigeria as its economy tanks Published by Chris Stein on 6 June 2016 United Airlines flies daily between to Lagos – Nigeria’s largest city – and the US city of Houston, Texas. But not for much longer.
Packaging company Nampak doing well in Nigeria, pity it can’t get its money out Published by Kate Douglas on 3 June 2016 Nampak has millions of dollars tied up in Nigeria and Angola.
Oil at $50 a barrel: Better times ahead for Africa’s crude producers? Published by Kate Douglas on 3 June 2016 The oil price has risen substantially from record lows.
Seeing power generation as a business opportunity: African CEOs weigh in Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 June 2016 Business leaders – including Tony Elumelu, Adewale Tinubu and John Rice – share their thoughts on the continent’s power sector.
Unpacking sub-Saharan African media consumption habits Published by Staff Writer on 1 June 2016 Penetration of mass media such as television, radio and mobile is near universal, while in stark contrast the penetration of print media (newspapers and magazines) and the internet is significantly lower.