African banks must ‘adapt or die’ as emerging fintechs evolve into bigger threats Published by Kate Douglas on 9 November 2017 ‘It is not a sprint – it’s a 10- to 20-year play. But if they don’t start thinking about it now, it’s the end.’
Aviation as a catalyst for growth in Africa Published by Richard Li on 7 November 2017 Investment in aviation has a multiplier effect on the wider economy.
Johannesburg’s inner city: The Dubai of southern Africa, but all below the radar Published by Dr Tanya Zack on 7 November 2017 Johannesburg has become an intense wholesale and retail centre for traders from all over sub-Saharan Africa.
Robo-advisors: For investors who want to be in control Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 November 2017 Would you give the money earmarked for your children’s education to a computer algorithm?
Startup snapshot: The business behind discovering unusual attractions and breaking your routine Published by Justin Probyn on 6 November 2017 ‘So instead of just saying I’m building a good, unique portal – I decided to prove it.’
Listen: How social ventures can move from grant funding to real money Published by Staff Writer on 2 November 2017 How entrepreneurs can overcome the typical funding obstacles of obtaining real money after accessing free money.
Nigeria and South Africa affecting the overall perception of investors towards Africa Published by Richard Li on 2 November 2017 Owing to the lacklustre performance of Nigeria and South Africa, the overall economic growth of sub-Saharan Africa will be dragged down in the coming years.
Senegal – another big rebasing to GDP Published by Charles Robertson on 2 November 2017 We think Senegal is one of the good news stories in sub-Saharan Africa, which will be reinforced as GDP is revised up by perhaps 30% in 2018.
Belt and Road Initiative – African countries offer major investment opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 1 November 2017 Countries in Africa are set to benefit from the opportunities presented by the Belt and Road Initiative.
Swaziland-based chilli business finds export success Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 31 October 2017 Food company discovers it is sometimes better to have lower volumes, but higher price points.
The ‘Africa rising’ story was based on faulty logic – here’s how to fix it Published by Lorenzo Fioramonti on 31 October 2017 Rather than obsessing over whether African economies are rising or not, the focus should be on how to make African people thrive.
Improved electricity supply can be a game changer for African businesses Published by Paul Cleal on 31 October 2017 As African economies evolve, the services sector is growing as a proportion of these economies, and electricity is a non-negotiable ingredient for businesses in this sector to operate efficiently.
Startup snapshot: Careers platform wants to shake up Kenya’s recruitment landscape Published by Justin Probyn on 27 October 2017 Fuzu CEO on some of the risks his business faces and how he could have saved €100,000.
Tech entrepreneur Annette Muller on why business is like gardening Published by Staff Writer on 27 October 2017 South African businesswoman Annette Muller shares her thoughts on entrepreneurship.
