The buzz surrounding Ethiopian coffee Published by Sierk Plaat on 14 September 2015 Ethiopia’s coffee potential is being stifled by downstream hurdles in the coffee value chain.
Kenya: Hello Doctor hoping mobile healthcare will be the next big thing Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 September 2015 Affordable healthcare solution looking to fill a gap in the market.
Zimbabwe’s multicurrency rainbow: What locals and foreigners should know Published by Kate Douglas on 10 September 2015 Economist John Robertson says businesses should consider whether to borrow locally in a weakening rand or strengthening dollar.
The impact of low oil prices in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Gerard Kambou on 7 September 2015 Several of the region’s oil-exporters have revised their 2015 budgets by adjusting the oil price assumption and cutting spending, especially capital expenditures.
South African comparison site on adapting its strategy to Kenya and Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 7 September 2015 Click n Compare has expanded to Kenya and Nigeria. We talk to CEO Ryan Marx on how the company plans to gain traction in these markets.
McKinsey: Five ways how South Africa can reignite economic growth Published by McKinsey on 4 September 2015 South Africa has no shortage of ideas, but a tone of pessimism is growing as many worry that the economy is stuck in a low-growth trap.
Look to regional markets, urges Zambeef boss Published by Staff Writer on 4 September 2015 Small-scale farmers have a vital role to play.
Industrial blades supplier profiting from Africa’s food processing growth Published by Kate Douglas on 4 September 2015 Why a Cape Town manufacturer of specialised cutting tools has turned its attention towards Africa’s food processing industry.
The Uqalo Consumer Index: Headwinds for Nigerian consumer Published by Diane Laas on 4 September 2015 Our most recent index, based on data at the end of August, has fallen to 23.2x which is its lowest level since March 2014.
How to sell insurance to low-income earners in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 September 2015 ‘Insurance models from the west simply have not worked in Africa.’
DRC tries mega-farms to reduce food imports Published by Nick Long on 2 September 2015 The Democratic Republic of Congo is trying out a large-scale agricultural plan that is, to say the least, ambitious.
Trevor Manuel on role of private sector and what we can learn from Ethiopia Published by Sanlam Investments on 2 September 2015 Trevor Manuel shared his views on the most important investment challenges that South Africa and Africa currently face.
The pros and cons of working for a start-up Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 September 2015 ‘There is a big thrill in being part of a team that is innovating and pioneering something new.’
Africa’s gaming industry: Expert shares her thoughts Published by Justin Probyn on 1 September 2015 We ask Pippa Tshabalala to comment on the continent’s gaming potential.