Volkswagen: Why now is the time to produce the Polo Vivo in Kenya Published by Justin Probyn on 7 October 2016 The last car VW produced in Kenya was the Beetle, in the 1970s.
Investec: Off-grid solar could be as transformational for Africa as mobile phones Published by Kate Douglas on 6 October 2016 Investec Asset Management’s Mark Jennings shares why the firm just acquired a ‘significant shareholding’ in Mobisol.
[Podcast] The hustling mentality: How this couple started a craft-alcohol brand Published by Helen Sullivan on 6 October 2016 The founders of South Africa’s Sxollie cider talk apples, working with your spouse, and lawyer’s letters.
Is Nigeria losing its investment appeal? Published by Staff Writer on 6 October 2016 Falling commodity prices, coupled with the depreciation of the naira, have contributed to the reduction of Nigeria’s attractiveness as an investment destination in general.
BioTherm CEO Jasandra Nyker on renewable energy’s changing landscape Published by Justin Probyn on 5 October 2016 Speaking at the recent US-Africa Business Forum in New York.
Winners and losers: How are African governments progressing? Published by Kate Douglas on 5 October 2016 Key findings from a decade of the Ibrahim Index of African Governance.
Diaspora remittances prop up Zimbabwe Published by Tonderayi Mukeredzi on 4 October 2016 Zimbabwe has started to profit from the flight of human capital.
Is Africa on the brink of another debt crisis? Published by Otavio Veras on 4 October 2016 Will the Africa of today be able to manage its finances and avoid a spiralling crisis?
Uber sees potential for food delivery services in Africa, starting with Joburg Published by Kate Douglas on 4 October 2016 The UberEATS app was launched last week in Johannesburg’s northern suburbs.
Why Africa’s private equity-bubble worries are misplaced Published by Boston Consulting Group on 3 October 2016 Is too much money chasing too few companies?
Africa’s economic growth continues to falter, yet some countries show signs of resilience Published by World Bank on 3 October 2016 Economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to fall to 1.6% in 2016, the lowest level in over two decades.
From farmer to chef: Developing the African cuisine value chain Published by Emanuela Gregorio on 3 October 2016 New innovations in the food industry are creating attractive opportunities across the continent.
The rise of Africa’s megacities Published by Eve Strauss on 3 October 2016 Dar es Salaam, Casablanca, Nairobi and Khartoum poised for megacity status.
South Africa’s new ‘Transformer’ trucks could cut logistics costs by 20% Published by Kate Douglas on 30 September 2016 These hybrid vehicles can be used on both road and rail.