Nigeria: Accelerated infrastructure investments needed to drive the next wave of economic growth Published by Oludayo Abass on 5 June 2017 Nigeria is currently experiencing the effects of its overdependence on oil and underinvestment in infrastructure.
Young South African on starting his castor oil and biodiesel business Published by Kate Douglas on 5 June 2017 How Thabang Mabapa stumbled upon his business idea.
New railway halves travel time from Nairobi to Mombasa Published by Mwamoyo Hamza on 5 June 2017 The standard-gauge railway was built with the help of loans from the Chinese government.
What Uganda needs to do to manufacture more and crack export markets Published by Sarah Logan on 5 June 2017 Ugandan firms need to start carving out niches in globalised production chains.
Visa-free travel in Africa for Africans: Ghana makes most progress Published by Kate Douglas on 2 June 2017 Africa’s most welcoming countries.
Busting the frontier-market myths Published by Carlos Hardenberg on 2 June 2017 The most persistent myths are perceived illiquidity, small market capitalisation and poorer corporate governance standards.
Swimming caps for big hair: Entrepreneur identifies untapped opportunity Published by Justin Probyn on 2 June 2017 We talk to Nomvuyo Treffers, founder of Cape Town-based swimwear brand Swimma.
Brand ambassadorship: The dos and don’ts Published by Kate Douglas on 1 June 2017 We speak to an expert in the field.
Insight into the lives of Africa’s middle class Published by Jaco Maritz and Justin Probyn on 30 May 2017 Middle-class consumers earn on average $12.3 a day, live in relatively small households, and typically don’t have a car.
The pros and cons of commercial farming models in Africa Published by The Conversation on 30 May 2017 Many African countries are still searching for inclusive commercial farming models that can bring in private investment without dispossessing local people.
Interview: Searching for Africa’s alternative investment opportunities Published by Justin Probyn on 30 May 2017 We speak to Paul Boynton, the CEO of Old Mutual Alternative Investments.
Pension funds, insurance companies as key drivers of regional integration Published by John Schellhase on 30 May 2017 Survey shows regional institutional investor base expanding due to favourable demographics.
Daily, not monthly, insurance premiums a better deal for Kenya’s matatu operators Published by Kate Douglas on 30 May 2017 Company spots gap in the market.
Meet the Boss: Jaco Lotz, International Business Development Executive, ADvTECH Published by Staff Writer on 29 May 2017 ‘I’ve been frequently exposed to new challenges through changes in my career path.’
