Single air transport market: The benchmark for African economic integration Published by Joel Ng and Densua Mumford on 14 February 2018 A unification of 12 countries’ air markets could result in some 155,000 jobs and $1.3bn additional GDP to their economies.
Kenya’s flower producers eye US market Published by Daniel Schearf on 13 February 2018 Flower producers are hoping direct flights set to open between Nairobi and New York could help them put down roots in the US.
The world through the eyes of entrepreneur Ludwick Marishane, inventor of DryBath Published by Jeremy Maggs on 13 February 2018 Upon getting married, Ludwick Marishane sat down with his wife and made a list of fifty things they needed to achieve.
Startup snapshot: Making it easy for tourists to discover South Africa’s townships Published by Justin Probyn on 8 February 2018 The platform lists all types of township business, from restaurants to museums.
Trip note: Investors and tourists return to Egypt Published by Cavan Osborne on 6 February 2018 ‘Egypt is now looking like the most attractive of all the larger African markets in which we invest.’
Business lessons from the entrepreneur behind Zambian noodle brand Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 January 2018 Taking a closer look at the story of Monica Musonda, founder of Zambia’s Java Foods.
Investment opportunities in Mozambique’s manufacturing sector Published by Monitor Deloitte on 31 January 2018 Although the sector is still underdeveloped, Mozambique has several advantages that give it a favourable outlook.
Ethiopia could be sitting on one of world’s great untapped gold deposits Published by Linda Descano on 26 January 2018 What the Queen of Sheba may have known 3,000 years ago, the modern world is finally rediscovering today.
Ten priorities for getting agriculture moving in Zimbabwe Published by Ian Scoones on 26 January 2018 With new ownership patterns, the agricultural sector has a much more diffuse base. Today there are many small- to medium-sized farms, rather than a few major players.
How Kenya’s Selina Wamucii is empowering smallholder farmers through mobile tech Published by Nelly Murungi on 25 January 2018 Selina Wamucii is a mobile-driven business-to-business sourcing platform for fresh produce from smallholder farmers in rural Kenya.
Five African countries to watch in 2018 Published by Roddy Barclay on 24 January 2018 Five key African markets which face notable challenges in the year ahead.
Everyone’s a winner? How ‘impact investing’ can make money – and do good Published by Lee Mannion on 23 January 2018 Energise Africa raises funds from individual investors that are then used by solar companies working locally to provide solar kits to rural families in Uganda, Kenya and Mozambique.
Ethiopia’s hotel industry needs help to encourage tourism Published by Orthodox Tefera on 23 January 2018 To spur tourism growth and development, Ethiopia must improve the hotel industry and the infrastructure that supports it.
Kingsley Makhubela: Africa’s greatest economic opportunity – trading with itself Published by Kingsley Makhubela on 19 January 2018 A collaborative approach to Africa’s own growth story driven by the continent itself will make it a stronger contender globally.
