Mark Mobius: Africa’s power sector offers ‘potentially attractive opportunities’ Published by Mark Mobius on 22 January 2015 If the challenge posed by Africa’s electric power deficit is monumental, so is the effort currently going into addressing the problem.
Ten reasons why 2015 is a crucial year for Africa Published by Caroline Kende-Robb on 21 January 2015 The year ahead holds incredible opportunity – as well as considerable risk.
How local companies can benefit from China’s presence in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 January 2015 Negative perceptions stand in the way of local companies forging business partnerships with their Chinese counterparts.
Eight African business trends to profit from in 2015 Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 19 January 2015 Africa is rich in distinct market trends.
Why South African township marketing agency sees opportunity in Zimbabwe Published by Kate Douglas on 19 January 2015 Anisa Kale, co-founder of Keys Communications, talks about the decision to expand her agency into Zimbabwe.
Six emerging real estate investment hotspots in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 January 2015 According to property portal Lamudi, likely real estate opportunities in 2015 lie in emerging cities.
Africa Tech Trends: Employing technology to root out corruption Published by Tom Jackson on 19 January 2015 The western world has WikiLeaks, now Africa has AfriLeaks.
The cost of war: How the South Sudan conflict is impacting the entire East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 January 2015 The ravages of war are not being felt only in South Sudan.
‘Be persistent, never give up’: The story of Vimal Shah and Bidco Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 January 2015 Kenyan businessman Vimal Shah is one of the region’s most prominent entrepreneurs.
Africa needs more ‘validators’ for its many entrepreneurs Published by Staff Writer on 13 January 2015 Beyond mentorship, African entrepreneurs need more “validators”, according to Dr James Manyika, a director of the McKinsey Global Institute.
When worlds collide – farmers and financiers Published by Richard Ferguson on 13 January 2015 For more capital to flow into agriculture, farmers and financiers will have to learn a lot more about each other.
Ten African consumer trends to run with – and profit from – in 2015 Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 January 2015 Innovation opportunities for the year ahead.
Informal retail ‘a market you can’t afford to ignore’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 January 2015 Kaskazi Network delivers consumer goods to informal shops and kiosks by motorcycle.
Most developing countries will benefit from oil price slump, says World Bank Group Published by Staff Writer on 12 January 2015 Gains from low oil prices can be substantial for developing-country importers if supported by stronger global growth.
