Is the Italy-Africa relationship taking off? Published by Antonio Pilogallo on 9 September 2016 Italy has demonstrated a renewed interest in the continent in recent years.
Are South African fashion retailers feeling pressure from global brands? Published by Kate Douglas on 7 September 2016 Analysts weigh in on how the entrance of retailers like H&M and Cotton On are impacting the performance of local players.
Development investors commit $660m for African financial services providers Published by Justin Probyn on 7 September 2016 Arise hopes to grow assets, spread across 20 countries, to $1bn by 2022.
Djibouti’s strategic location presents opportunities for investment in logistics Published by Kate Douglas on 2 September 2016 We talk to the Africa Finance Corporation’s head of heavy industries to learn more about Djibouti’s opportunities for private sector infrastructural investment.
Cash from trash: Indian company takes advantage of hazardous waste opportunity Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 September 2016 Taking care of oil sludge and medical waste can be good business.
South Africa and Brazil: A tale of two countries Published by Dave Mohr and Izak Odendaal on 29 August 2016 Brazil is probably the country that resembles South Africa the most.
Africa expansion: Massmart maintains an ‘optimistic but measured approach’ Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2016 Massmart, owned by Walmart, wants to open five new stores on the continent (outside of South Africa) over the next two years.
What Africa can learn from Sheffield’s investment deal with China Published by Sharif Mahmud Khalid on 23 August 2016 Leaders on the continent have not shown enough commitment to ensuring equitable partnerships with China.
Why Old Mutual is investing millions in Nigerian property and agriculture Published by Kate Douglas on 23 August 2016 ‘It is not without risk, but the returns are very reasonable relative to that risk,’ says Diane Radley, CEO of Old Mutual Investment Group.
Selling food in Africa: Asian company talks about lessons learned Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 August 2016 Shaun Jayaratnam, associate vice president at Vega Foods, shares some of the company’s experiences.
Africa after Brexit Published by Amelia Tan on 16 August 2016 It’s probably premature to press the panic button.
India, Africa rekindle trade ties Published by Pavithra Rao and Franck Kuwonu on 15 August 2016 Old friends explore new possibilities.
Nigeria’s currency woes mean it is no longer Africa’s largest economy – for now Published by Kate Douglas on 11 August 2016 Nigeria has lost its title as Africa’s largest economy (measured in US dollars) to South Africa.
Why Standard Bank is expanding to francophone West Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 5 August 2016 The pan-African lender has recently acquired a full banking licence in Côte d’Ivoire.
