Tech events have become a waste of time. Here are three things organisers get wrong Published by Ade Olabode on 13 February 2017 To be clear, I love events, and this is not a rant against them.
How two brothers started Lagos’s first coffee-shop chain Published by Kate Douglas on 10 February 2017 Café Neo was started by Nigerian brothers Ngozi and Chijioke Dozie in Lagos. Today it hopes to expand across west Africa.
Rwandan solar-powered kiosk company wants to create Africa’s biggest wifi network Published by Justin Probyn on 10 February 2017 Making people that earn less than US$5 a day part of the digital revolution.
South Africa: The economics of #SONA2017 Published by Christie Viljoen on 10 February 2017 The State of the Nation 2017 address was much more focused on economic transformation and the racial inequalities still prevalent in the economy than the 2016 speech.
Virtual mines and floating hotels: Five interesting innovations at the Mining Indaba Published by Kate Douglas on 9 February 2017 Interesting products and services targeted at the mining industry.
Mining Indaba: Even the food tastes better this year as optimism returns to the industry Published by Kate Douglas on 8 February 2017 There is newfound energy at this year’s Mining Indaba, especially compared to the somewhat depressing event last year.
Meet the Boss: Henri Nyakarundi, managing director, ARED (Rwanda) Published by Justin Probyn on 8 February 2017 ‘Just start a business – it will teach you more about yourself and your abilities than any other institution.’
How Trump’s policies could hurt African mining Published by Kate Douglas on 7 February 2017 While a strong dollar should benefit African commodity exporters, it comes at a time when protectionist trade policies could reduce African export revenues.
Tough times for African equities Published by Andrew Lapping on 7 February 2017 Falling African equity prices and valuations over the past 30 months have laid the groundwork for better returns ahead.
How big supermarket chains in southern Africa keep out small suppliers Published by Reena das Nair on 7 February 2017 Large supermarket chains have considerable buyer power, and are often able to control pricing and trading terms with suppliers.
Digital technology aiming to empower small-farm owners in east Africa Published by Tina Trinh on 7 February 2017 Mastercard has launched a new digital marketplace for east African farmers to sell their crops and receive payment via their mobile telephones.
In defence of Germany’s Marshall Plan with Africa Published by Adefolake Adeyeye on 7 February 2017 Despite the challenges of investing in Africa, the continent holds many opportunities for German companies.
Planes, trains, and automobiles: East Africa’s massive infrastructure project begins Published by Jill Craig on 6 February 2017 LAPPSET will consist of a 32-berth port on Kenya’s north coast, a railway, an oil pipeline, highways, international airports, and resort cities.
Start-up snapshot: A new way of selling used cars Published by Justin Probyn on 6 February 2017 CarZar is a South African online platform through which users can sell their used cars.