Examining Nigeria’s online shopping potential Published by Staff Writer on 23 March 2016 Nigerians’ use of mobile devices to make online retail purchases is significantly higher than global purchasing rates across several categories.
Africa – the next clean energy powerhouse? Published by Staff Writer on 22 March 2016 Unpacking Africa’s renewable energy opportunity.
Aliko Dangote on why he is still investing in Africa, despite downturn Published by Kate Douglas on 22 March 2016 ‘Hard times also bring opportunities.’
Questions lie ahead as Nigeria reforms state oil company Published by Chris Stein on 22 March 2016 The restructuring of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation into five businesses and two service companies has been widely anticipated since President Muhammadu Buhari took office last year.
Regional integration stalled in Central Africa Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 21 March 2016 Central African states have been working at regional integration since they gained independence in the 1960s but are still not able to ensure the free movement of people and goods.
Truworths, Shoprite and Massmart: How South African retailers are doing in rest of continent Published by Kate Douglas on 18 March 2016 In light of recently released financial results, we look at how three South African retailers are viewing their operations in the rest of the continent.
Lagos: Managing a megacity Published by Eleanor Whitehead on 16 March 2016 Nigeria’s commercial capital is almost certainly the largest metropolis in Africa. Governing the eponymous state is no easy task.
Will Africa continue to rise? Five issues high on the agenda of CEOs Published by Christie Viljoen on 15 March 2016 Gauging the challenges currently faced by leaders of multinational enterprises.
Investing in African start-ups: An overview of on-the-ground realities Published by Bertrams Lukstins on 13 March 2016 Africa is certainly on the venture capital investing map. However, investors have to be patient.
Côte d’Ivoire overtakes Nigeria as best bet for investors in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 10 March 2016 Nielsen’s Africa Prospects Indicators report shows Côte d’Ivoire has taken the leading position in terms of investors’ overall outlook for opportunities.
Nakumatt taps into health trend with sports equipment store Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 March 2016 East African retailer Nakumatt Holdings has launched a dedicated sports gear store in Nairobi’s Westgate shopping centre.
Equity Bank CEO: ‘The future will be driven by digital banking, not brick and mortar’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 March 2016 A look at Equity’s mobile banking strategy.
What South Sudan will gain from joining the East African Community Published by Astrid RN Haas on 9 March 2016 As part of the East African Community, South Sudan will be able to benefit from ongoing and future regional infrastructure projects.
Q&A: Insight into Africa’s public relations industry Published by Staff Writer on 9 March 2016 Mitchell Prather, managing director of Djembe Communications, discusses the trends shaping Africa’s public relations industry.
