Africans to surge up the ranks of ultra-high-net-worth individuals over the next decade Published by Staff Writer on 18 March 2015 The number of ultra-high net worth individuals in Africa will increase by 59% over the next 10 years.
Running an online business in Tanzania: Insights from a US-born manager Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 March 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to Erfaan Mojgani, country manager of online marketplace Kaymu in Tanzania.
Wheelbarrows of dollars: Understanding informal trade in East Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 17 March 2015 Informal trade shouldn’t be crushed, but rather formalised using incentives, says Ecobank research head.
Investors: Do Nigeria’s benefits outweigh challenges? Published by Anita Powell on 16 March 2015 Investors focused on Africa say Nigeria offers huge opportunities, but also huge challenges.
New initiative aims to boost Africa’s crop yields with new seeds Published by Hilary Heuler on 13 March 2015 In Africa, seed production has long been dominated by big government monopolies. But a new initiative hopes to change that.
Africa Tech Trends: TV white spaces for affordable internet? Published by Tom Jackson on 13 March 2015 The use of so-called TV white space technology is on the increase across Africa.
Mobile financial services in Africa not as advanced as some might think Published by Boston Consulting Group on 11 March 2015 Although there has been a surge of mobile money use in sub-Saharan Africa, mobile money services are really just getting started.
Airline Flydubai increasing its business on the continent Published by Kate Douglas on 10 March 2015 UAE’s low-cost airline Flydubai is increasing its routes to several destinations in northern and eastern Africa.
The impact of country specific demographic factors on consumer behaviour Published by Euromonitor International on 10 March 2015 Customers are generally influenced by a series of issues when making purchasing decisions.
Kenya’s economy is growing, but hinges on renewal of US trade pact Published by Lenny Ruvaga on 10 March 2015 Kenya has emerged third among the top 20 fastest-growing economies in the world, according to a 2015 survey by Bloomberg.
Nairobi’s famed matatu graffiti is back, and putting artists in business Published by Hilary Heuler on 9 March 2015 For the past 10 years the Kenyan government has forbidden any external painting on Nairobi’s shared taxis, “matatus”. Until now.
African pension funds should invest more in local private equity, says fund manager Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 March 2015 Pension funds in Africa should direct more money towards financing private equity firms that fund local enterprises.
South Africa’s newest low-cost airline has pan-African ambitions Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2015 Skywise, South Africa’s newest low-cost airline, has its eyes set on becoming a regional carrier.
Francophone Africa: A new battlefield for the banking industry Published by Pierre-Antoine Balu on 6 March 2015 The financial services industry is changing at fast pace in francophone Africa.