Mozambique property market showing steady growth, says developer Published by Staff Writer on 30 November 2011 Mozambique’s real estate market has been steadily growing over the past years, in sharp contrast to many other regions in the world.
COP17 – Just another battle of wills? Published by Staff Writer on 30 November 2011 “By addressing the problem of carbon emission and environmental pollution, companies not only limit carbon footprint and waste, but optimise business performance.”
How Brazil benefited from China’s growing appetite for meat, and why Africa can too Published by Claude Harding on 29 November 2011 As China’s economy continues to grow, meat consumption is expected to increase together with the demand for livestock feed.
The politics behind the “fakeness” of textiles in Togo Published by Loraine Stander on 28 November 2011 Many Africans would be surprised, maybe shocked, to learn that the fabric that they have always perceived to be truly African is not. Or is it?
Erupting volcano helps double tourism in eastern DRC Published by Jonathan Kalan on 28 November 2011 With the Democratic Republic of Congo’s elections scheduled for today, a massive volcanic eruption in the eastern part of the country continues to attract foreign tourists.
What Africa will look like in 2060 Published by Femi Adewunmi on 24 November 2011 Large coastal megacities, a decline in the importance of agriculture, and a South Africa that is no longer a resource-rich economy. This might be Africa’s reality in 50 years’ time.
Companies should be prepared to make mistakes in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 24 November 2011 “Corporates and entrepreneurs alike should be willing to make mistakes in the process of moving into African countries, and look at partnerships with local businesses to guide them through.”
African exports to suffer because of economic turmoil in U.S. and Europe Published by Femi Adewunmi on 21 November 2011 “A one percentage point drop in OECD countries’ growth rate will translate into a 10% drop in Africa’s exports and half a percentage point lower GDP growth rate.”
Even Richard Branson now accepts payment via M-Pesa Published by Claude Harding on 21 November 2011 More and more companies operating in Kenya are allowing their customers to pay for products and services using the M-Pesa mobile money platform.
Socio-economic development in Africa – a new era dawning Published by Reana Rossouw on 20 November 2011 It is time that Africa rids the continent of western socio-economic development models – the people of Africa are entrenched with their own intuitive knowledge on African solutions to affect social change.
African banks finally waking up to the needs of SMEs and the unbanked Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 18 November 2011 The banking penetration level in most of Sub-Saharan African markets (excluding South Africa) remains relatively low at about 10%.
Interview: Fly540 boss speaks about east Africa’s budget airline industry Published by Regina Ekiru on 17 November 2011 How we made it in Africa’s Regina Ekiru interviewed Nixon Ooko, operations director of low-cost airline Fly540.
South African market too competitive, says Silk Invest CEO Published by Claude Harding on 17 November 2011 Zin Bekkali, CEO of Silk Invest says that the food and beverages industry in South Africa is too competitive and that retailers hold all the power.
From small startup to one of Tanzania’s top ad agencies Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 November 2011 When Roots Marketing Communications first opened shop in Tanzania, all the staff members lived in one house that doubled as the company’s office.
