Financing Africa’s massive projects Published by Kingsley Ighobor and Busani Bafana on 15 December 2014 Innovative bankrolling gains popularity and raises high hopes among key countries.
How Alan Knott-Craig Jr is providing free Wi-Fi to townships Published by Kate Douglas on 15 December 2014 Alan Knott-Craig, of Project Isizwe, is partnering with governments to provide free public Wi-Fi, at a cost of only $0.09 per GB.
Africa Tech Trends: Mobile operators investing in start-ups Published by Tom Jackson on 15 December 2014 The continent’s mobile operators are investing in the new generation of start-ups.
Where in Africa would your dollars buy less? Published by David Mwanambuyu on 11 December 2014 Luanda, the capital of Angola, is the most expensive city in Africa for expatriates.
What Bitcoin could mean for remittances in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 10 December 2014 Could Bitcoin help curb Africa’s loss of US$1.8bn annually in remittance fees?
Why Shoprite is teaming up with pizza chain Debonairs in Angola Published by David Mwanambuyu on 10 December 2014 “Angola is a lucrative market where we currently have no presence, and Shoprite has done a phenomenal job there.”
Sweet spot for African private equity is in smaller deals Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2014 As African private equity markets evolve, the ‘sweet spot’ is to be found at the smaller end of the deal size spectrum.
Africa’s five fastest-growing technology companies Published by David Mwanambuyu on 9 December 2014 A closer look at the Deloitte Technology Fast50 Africa top five winners.
Ten world-class African infrastructure projects Published by David Mwanambuyu on 8 December 2014 A new KPMG report highlights 100 of the world’s top infrastructure projects.
AGOA: The US-Africa trade dilemma Published by John Njiraini on 8 December 2014 Though AGOA has been described as the cornerstone of US trade policy with Africa, its impact and benefits have been minimal.
Why a South African law firm is accepting Bitcoin as a payment option Published by Kate Douglas on 5 December 2014 Thomson Wilks is now accepting the crypto-currency Bitcoin as a form of payment from its clients.
Working for Aliko Dangote like doing an MBA, says Zambian entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 4 December 2014 Talking business and entrepreneurship in Zambia with Monica Musonda, founder of Java Foods.
Forcing Tanzanian mobile operators to list an ‘extreme’ move Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 December 2014 “To force a private company to become a listed company without any regard to the maturity of the stock market is extreme.”
Unlocking the potential of Africa’s national oil companies Published by Staff Writer on 3 December 2014 African national oil companies need sufficient resources and backing to achieve their mandates.
