Bob Diamond’s African banking group: ‘Our investors are going to do very well’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 May 2014 Atlas Mara sees an opportunity in lending to entrepreneurs and consumers.
Africa’s top six social entrepreneurs of the year announced Published by Stacey Nel on 8 May 2014 Social entrepreneurs are those with innovative solutions to society’s most pressing problems.
Meet the Boss: Mark Stephenson, MD, Sandstorm Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 May 2014 “Be absolutely brilliant at what you do,” advises luxury bag manufacturer.
Why business leaders make the effort to attend the WEF on Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 8 May 2014 Is going to the WEF going to solve all of Africa’s problems? No, but it does provide a platform for discussion.
Kenyan luxury bag company grows from humble roots into the hands of royalty Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 May 2014 Luxury bag manufacturer Sandstorm receives endorsement from Prince George.
East Africa over the next 20 years? Expert shares his thoughts Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 May 2014 East Africa’s star has been shining bright, but what does the future hold for the region?
Women lag in youth entrepreneurship in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 7 May 2014 Over two-thirds of applications to this year’s Anzisha Prize were by men.
Africa’s 16 most dynamic and high-growth companies Published by Staff Writer on 6 May 2014 The World Economic Forum has announced its list of sub-Saharan Africa’s global growth companies.
How Nigeria’s GDP rebasing benefits Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 6 May 2014 Nigeria’s new status as Africa’s largest economy has a number of positive implications for the continent.
Private equity firm transforms palm oil business in Sierra Leone Published by Promotional Feature on 6 May 2014 A blend of private equity and development finance aligns returns with food security and job creation.
A look at foreign direct investment trends in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 May 2014 While 52% of FDI went into the resource sectors, EY’s report highlights an increasingly diversifying economy.
What should the WEF on Africa address? Business leaders share their thoughts Published by Kate Douglas on 5 May 2014 African business leaders speak about what they hope the World Economic Forum on Africa will address this week.
There’s no place on earth like Lagos, says founder of online property marketplace Published by Kate Douglas on 2 May 2014 Canadian Allie Morse moved to Lagos a year ago and talks about living and renting in the bustling city.
Oil and mining to be the backbone of East Africa’s economic growth Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 May 2014 Oil, gas and mining developments could have positive spill-over effects for the rest of the economy.
