Kenya got oil: what next? Published by Apurva Sanghi and Harun Onder on 21 April 2016 Has Kenyan oil been overrated?
Kenyan golf resort development popular among women buyers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 April 2016 At the foothills of Africa’s second-highest mountain, Kenyan developer Ronald Ndegwa is building a multimillion-dollar leisure development targeted at high-income buyers.
Surf the demographic wave Published by Vimal Thakoor and John Wakeman-Linn on 19 April 2016 Sub-Saharan Africa could reap significant benefits from its growing population – if the transition is well managed.
Olam in Côte d’Ivoire: Ensuring a steady supply of produce from over 100,000 farmers Published by Kate Douglas on 19 April 2016 We talk to head of operations in Côte d’Ivoire to find out more about the country’s manufacturing potential and how the company ensures a steady supply of commodities.
Abidjan regains it glamour Published by Franck Kuwonu on 19 April 2016 Spurred by Côte d’Ivoire’s current economic growth, the city is turning a corner.
Ethiopia: Eggs, omelettes and IPOs Published by Charles Robertson on 12 April 2016 Ethiopia breaks a lot of Washington Consensus eggs to produce a surprisingly impressive growth omelette.
Which African countries are attracting the most new hotels? Published by Staff Writer on 12 April 2016 The number of planned hotel rooms in Africa has soared to 64,000 in 365 hotels, up almost 30% on the previous year.
Is East Africa building too many shopping malls? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 April 2016 Examining whether the market is large enough to sustain current activity.
Bamboo: Africa’s untapped potential Published by Zipporah Musau on 12 April 2016 To tap into this lucrative green economy, African governments and the private sector have begun positioning themselves to commercialise bamboo.
Experts share views on Tanzania’s property industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 April 2016 Where investors should be looking.
What Kigali’s new inland port could mean for trade in East Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 8 April 2016 The first phase of the construction of a US$35m inland container logistics centre is currently underway on a 30-hectare plot of land in Rwanda’s capital city.
Shaking up finance and banking in Africa Published by Caroline Kende-Robb on 6 April 2016 The lack of access to formal financial services is a major obstacle to the advent of transformative growth on the continent.
What will South Africa’s second stock exchange do differently and who will it target? Published by Kate Douglas on 5 April 2016 ZAR X plans to offer investors and companies an alternative to the well-entrenched Johannesburg Stock Exchange – which has monopolised the market for years.
From strife to revival, Mogadishu holds hopes and dreams Published by Africa Renewal on 4 April 2016 The Somali capital is in recovery mode despite many challenges.