Defiant return of Nairobi’s Westgate Shopping Mall Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 July 2015 The Westgate Shopping Mall, the scene of a deadly terror attack two years ago, is set to re-open this Saturday.
When assessing Africa’s private equity landscape, quality must trump quantity Published by Clive Howell on 15 July 2015 Total deal value is not necessarily the most important metric when assessing the impact of private equity.
Dangote Group on the Africa opportunity Published by McKinsey on 13 July 2015 Aliko Dangote, CEO of West Africa’s largest conglomerate, discusses expansion plans for his company.
Why Tropical Power sees big potential for biogas in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 July 2015 Tropical Power wants to build green energy projects across the continent.
Is Africa’s middle class emerging or not? Published by Ben Longman on 10 July 2015 The backlash against the story of the emerging middle class in Africa has begun.
How South Africa’s Discovery became one of Africa’s most innovative companies Published by Adrian Gore on 10 July 2015 Discovery founder reflects on the Group’s sources of innovative energy and on the organisational efforts required to maintain that energy as the company grows.
Chinese ICT provider Huawei eyes Angola and Mozambique Published by Kate Douglas on 9 July 2015 “If the population is there, the opportunities are there,” says Huawei’s vice-president for southern and eastern Africa.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth slows: A look at Nigeria and Kenya Published by Renaissance Capital on 8 July 2015 Renaissance Capital has lowered its 2015 growth forecast for Kenya and looks at the downside risks for Nigeria’s economy.
Loans to women is smart economics Published by Zipporah Musau on 7 July 2015 Table banking may not be a complex financial concept, but it is making a difference in the lives of thousands of women in rural Kenya.
Crowdfunding for businesses growing in Africa Published by Gillian Parker on 6 July 2015 Crowdfunding platforms are increasingly bridging the finance gap and offering African start-ups a lifeline.
Deal-making: Unpacking private equity activity in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 July 2015 Competition for deals is growing.
Cashing in on the cashew nuts boom Published by Franck Kuwonu on 3 July 2015 The annual ‘money-harvesting’ season is in full swing in Côte d’Ivoire. For the fortunate cashew nut farmers in the central and northern parts of the country, February through June is harvest time.
Kenyan company believes ‘water can be a profitable business’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 July 2015 Kenya’s Maji Milele seeks to revolutionise water delivery through a prepaid system.
Borrowing responsibly: Africa’s debt challenge Published by Jocelyne Sambira on 2 July 2015 Are African countries borrowing too much, too fast?
