AFB’s lending model based on trust rather than collateral Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 October 2014 How we made it in Africa speaks to Karl Westvig, CEO of financial services firm AFB.
When will Africa host its first Olympics? Not likely before 2032 Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 October 2014 The International Olympic Committee says it would welcome any credible bid from an African city.
Africa 2030 – Some inconvenient thoughts Published by Frank Braeken on 10 October 2014 I cannot shake off a sense of nervousness and mild irritation, each time I listen to the gospel of Africa’s enormous opportunity.
Group of risk-taking friends transform plantation into golf haven for Kenya’s rich Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 October 2014 Where once stood overgrown bush and sisal plantations, now sits a luxury golf estate .
Report reveals Africa’s best and worst performing economies Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 October 2014 The IMF predicts that six of the world’s 10 fastest-growing economies in 2014 will be in Africa.
Seeing the future through the eyes of young Africans Published by Gerald Mahinda on 8 October 2014 I am more convinced than ever that the single biggest constraint to the growth of multinationals in Africa is perspective.
Vipingo Ridge golf estate – where Kenya’s wealthy can escape reality Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 October 2014 At the Kenyan coast stands the 2,500 acre Vipingo Ridge golf development.
Africa will rise, but the rise will be neither linear nor guaranteed Published by Colin Coleman on 7 October 2014 “There are some dangers in overstating the ‘Africa rising’ view,” says Goldman Sachs head.
Investment opportunities in Nigeria real estate Published by Staff Writer on 6 October 2014 With Nigeria’s property market becoming more sophisticated, new prime grade commercial developments offers a number of opportunities.
Africa Tech Trends: Global giants play for Africa’s unconnected Published by Tom Jackson on 6 October 2014 Africa Tech Trends is a fortnightly column by Tom Jackson focusing on the most important developments in Africa’s technology industry.
South Africa’s top 10 hotels for the super-rich Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 October 2014 New report reveals the top 10 hotels visited by the super-rich in the year to June 2014.
Why Ashish Thakkar’s Mara Group has its head office in Dubai Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 October 2014 Dubai is a “fantastic hub for doing business in Africa,” says Ashish Thakkar.
Zambeef – from humble beginnings to one of Zambia’s top companies Published by Kate Douglas on 3 October 2014 Zambeef CEO shares the company’s story with How we made it in Africa.
Four reasons why operating in Nigeria can boost your success rate in Africa Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 2 October 2014 What is coming to your mind thinking of Africa’s most populated country?