Expanding to Botswana? Not a ‘crazy’ idea for South African retailer Published by Justin Probyn on 9 May 2017 Despite having a relatively small population of about 2.2 million people, The Crazy Store sees potential in Botswana.
CFA franc zone: France’s election outcome reduces currency risk Published by Ecobank Research on 9 May 2017 How the CFA franc, which is pegged to the euro, will be impacted by the French election results.
China’s investment in Africa Published by Sarah Nassiri on 7 May 2017 Africa has benefited from China’s rising outbound direct investments, but no more so than other regions.
Meet the Boss: Kevin Lennett, managing director, The Crazy Store Published by Justin Probyn on 7 May 2017 Kevin Lennett answers our questions.
Africa’s subsistence-minded farmers should become commercially-minded Published by Kate Douglas on 5 May 2017 Kenya’s entire dairy industry, for example, is built on smallholders.
CEOs seize the opportunities that uncertainty brings Published by PwC on 4 May 2017 Despite the level of optimism for growth, CEOs are concerned about uncertain economic growth and the impact this will have on their business.
Back to black: Egypt’s CEOs bullish on future growth Published by Robert Tashima on 3 May 2017 Egypt has had a tough few years, but the worst might be over.
Africa’s hub economies account for the majority of FDI Published by EY Africa on 3 May 2017 Collectively, Africa’s hub economies attracted 58% of the continent’s total FDI projects in 2016.
Africa – a hub of opportunities waiting to be unlocked Published by KPMG Africa on 3 May 2017 Africa’s growth and development is intimately linked to infrastructure development, and in many instances, the lack thereof.
Startup snapshot: Ingredients and recipes delivered to your doorstep Published by Justin Probyn on 2 May 2017 All you have to do is cook.
These are Africa’s most powerful passports Published by John McKenna on 2 May 2017 Some African countries enjoying similar travel rights to Europeans, while others fare little better than residents of war-torn Syria.
Three ways to make rich Africa work for poor Africans Published by Elsie S Kanza on 2 May 2017 The continent’s leaders must address the inclusivity challenge by embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Lagos now ranked among world’s cheapest cities in USD terms Published by Justin Probyn on 1 May 2017 Nigeria has been experiencing significant economic headwinds due to the fall in the price of oil.
Rural electrification in Africa: An economic development opportunity? Published by Jean-Michel Huet and Aurelien Boiteau on 30 April 2017 Decentralised power generation projects – based on renewable energies – could be the key to unlocking this high-potential market.
