Nigeria overtakes South Africa as continent’s largest economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 April 2014 After months of speculation, Nigeria today officially overtook South Africa as the largest economy on the continent.
Rebasing of Nigerian GDP will reflect African economic reality more accurately Published by Roelof Horne on 4 April 2014 Nigeria’s rebasing of its GDP may affect perceptions about South Africa’s position on the continent.
What investors think about private equity in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 April 2014 A report shows investors are increasingly willing to back African-focused private equity funds.
Is South Africa still considered the gateway into Africa? Yay or nay? Published by Kate Douglas on 4 April 2014 KPMG economist talks about South Africa’s value as an entry point for business in Africa.
‘We didn’t cancel a single flight during the crisis,’ says DHL Mali country manager Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 April 2014 “Mali has gone through a difficult time. It is getting back slowly.”
Every1Mobile creating and connecting communities of mobile phone users Published by Kate Douglas on 3 April 2014 Every1Mobile provides users with content, products and services to help them fast track into the formal economy.
Black Like Me founder Herman Mashaba’s advice for entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 2 April 2014 ‘If you are going into business you must understand the consequences,’ says prominent South African businessman.
How Freddie the Dreamer introduced technology in rural Tanzania Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 April 2014 “If you go to my village today almost 90% of the youth know how to use computers. I am very proud of that.”
Investing in startups: Why back the jockey and not the horse? Published by Kate Douglas on 1 April 2014 Seed fund 88mph invests in tech entrepreneurs who show promise.
Watch out South Africa, Nigeria is on the rise Published by Perry Munzwembiri on 1 April 2014 The West African nation has set itself an ambitious target of becoming one of the world’s top 20 economies by 2020.
Young developer looks to take Joburg’s Maboneng Precinct model to Ghana Published by Kate Douglas on 31 March 2014 “The idea is to create a mixed-use development by recycling an old building in an old downtown area.”
Five things you can learn from Kenya’s top businesspeople Published by Staff Writer on 31 March 2014 Successful businesspeople share their insights.
Why formal trade in Africa lags, while informal prospers Published by Kate Douglas on 28 March 2014 “Informal flows are extraordinarily developed and actually very good at getting to market.”
Three online shopping trends to pay attention to Published by Stacey Nel on 28 March 2014 Security remains a concern for most African consumers who shop online, a survey finds.
