Policy uncertainty holding back investment in agriculture Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 June 2016 ‘Any economist will tell you that capital detests uncertainty,’ says William Asiko, executive director of Grow Africa.
How Uber is localising its business in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 June 2016 One of the lessons Uber has learned is the importance of adapting to local conditions.
Singaporean companies eyeing niche opportunities in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 June 2016 Singapore’s minister of state for trade and industry discusses opportunities in Africa, and shares how the continent can boost industrialisation.
All is not lost for BRICS-Africa despite recent challenges Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 June 2016 The ‘thrill’ behind BRICS-Africa engagements has waned.
Agility seizing opportunities in Africa’s underserved consumer goods industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2016 Few countries have the storage and distribution facilities needed to support the growth of FMCG businesses, says Geoffrey White, CEO for Africa at Agility.
How long would it take South Africa to bounce back from junk status? Published by Christie Viljoen on 3 June 2016 Countries that have lost their investment-grade ratings and were able to again graduate to this status took on average seven years to do so.
Insurance CEO discusses Somalia’s misunderstood business environment Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 June 2016 Doing business in Somalia requires companies to be cognisant of the cultural idiosyncrasies.
Three myths about China in Kenya Published by Apurva Sanghi and Dylan Conte Johnson on 26 May 2016 Many fear that China spells doom for the Kenyan economy.
A new frontier: Islamic world eyeing investments in Africa Published by Francois Misser on 24 May 2016 The Islamic world is increasingly seeing Africa as a destination for foreign investment, both on the institutional and corporate fronts.
Q&A: Philips Africa CEO discusses healthcare trends (Part 2) Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2016 In the second of our two-part interview with JJ van Dongen, Philips CEO for Africa, he speaks about emerging trends in the continent’s healthcare industry.
Q&A: Philips Africa CEO shares thoughts on investing in the continent (Part 1) Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 May 2016 ‘As a company we tailor our investment based on what we see happening in different parts of the continent.’
Private equity in Africa set to move into ‘investment period’ Published by Kate Douglas on 11 May 2016 Africa’s private equity industry achieved some milestones in 2015. We find out what that tells us about the current climate.
African currencies: Which ones should you own? Published by Yvonne Mhango on 9 May 2016 Analysis suggests you should own the Ugandan shilling and the Ghanaian cedi.
How to unlock Africa’s ‘farm to fork’ consumer opportunity Published by Staff Writer on 4 May 2016 Understanding the intricacies of the local consumer landscape is crucial.
