Interview: Running a Bitcoin business in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 July 2015 Through BitPesa, users in Kenya and Tanzania can receive Bitcoin from nearly anywhere in the world and exchange it instantly to local currency.
The changing face of Ethiopia Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 1 July 2015 An assertive nation flexes its economic muscle.
How Esoko bridges the information gap faced by farmers across Africa Published by Staff Writer on 1 July 2015 Small farmers face a range of challenges when trying to sell their crops.
Talking strategy: Famous Brands on strengthening its position in Botswana Published by Kate Douglas on 29 June 2015 ‘The market isn’t overly competitive, so one does have an opportunity to compete well,’ says Famous Brands’ CEO of food services.
Africa Tech Trends: Boosting the continent’s software development talent Published by Tom Jackson on 29 June 2015 Africa Tech Trends is a fortnightly column by Tom Jackson focusing on the most important developments in Africa’s technology industry.
Zambian company proving bees can be big business Published by Wesley Cate on 26 June 2015 Unpacking Bee Sweet Ltd’s innovative business model.
Are Africans ready for their future? Published by Carlos Lopes on 25 June 2015 “Day in, day out, we struggle to contain any bad news that might perturb a new, robust narrative that will reaffirm the new Africa,” writes Carlos Lopes.
What next for Nigeria’s economy? Published by Andrew S Nevin on 24 June 2015 Three future scenarios for Nigeria’s economy.
Hidden treasures for Congo coffee tasters Published by Nick Long on 23 June 2015 In 2012, the World Coffee Research Institute described two Kivu provinces in eastern Congo as “a paradise for coffee”.
Why is Angola’s capital the most expensive city in the world? Published by Peter Vanham on 22 June 2015 According to Mercer’s annual “cost of living” ranking, Angola’s capital Luanda is the most expensive city in the world, ahead of more usual suspects like Hong Kong, Zurich, and Singapore.
Pan-African collaboration key for economic progress on the continent Published by Tapiwa Shamu on 22 June 2015 Much has been said about the race amongst Africa’s economic powerhouses to become the preferred destination for foreign investment on the continent.
Joburg’s trendy Melville neighbourhood gets ‘27 Boxes Mall’ Published by Darren Taylor on 19 June 2015 A shopping mall constructed entirely out of shipping containers is nearing completion in Johannesburg.
Gap between graduate skills and what is required by industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 June 2015 Employers often complain of half-baked graduates, whilst young people struggle to find jobs.
Why Africa needs to become more like China Published by Anders Borg on 18 June 2015 Africa is growing fast, but the growth rate has to accelerate to deliver what China and the South-East Asian tigers have done.
