Profit-making idea: Sesame production a growth industry Published by Staff Writer on 20 December 2016 ‘Everyone is looking at sesame,’ says investment advisor.
Important wins were notched up for African agriculture in 2016 Published by Calestous Juma on 20 December 2016 One of the most significant gains was the increased use of emerging technologies beyond the traditional use of mobile phones in agriculture.
Off-grid solar power booms in Africa Published by Henry Ridgwell on 19 December 2016 So-called off-grid solar systems have plummeted in price.
Establishing a manufacturing hub: What Morocco is getting right Published by Kate Douglas on 19 December 2016 How the country is attracting manufacturing giants such as Eaton.
Festive season survival guide for SMEs Published by Staff Writer on 19 December 2016 Everyday work schedules and habits are going to be disrupted in some way or another.
It’s business as usual with Zimbabwe’s bond note… for now Published by Kate Douglas on 15 December 2016 The bond note is now in circulation in Zimbabwe but economists and business people fear it will not hold its value to the strong US dollar.
Africa’s private equity opportunities and challenges Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 December 2016 In a continent where stock exchanges remain under-developed, private equity offers investors access to high-potential companies.
African economies threatened by the US dollar Published by Richard Li on 14 December 2016 It’s vital that African countries make themselves more economically resilient.
Ethiopia’s emerging wine industry luring consumers locally and abroad Published by Kate Douglas on 13 December 2016 A plan hatched a decade ago by the former Ethiopian Prime Minister is starting to take off.
Banking fraud is costing the Nigerian economy dearly Published by Oludayo Tade and Oluwatosin Adeniyi on 13 December 2016 Recent data show that last year electronic fraud in the banking sector accounts for about 16% of total fraud in the industry.
On-the-ground realities in central Africa different to investors’ perceptions Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 December 2016 Doing business in French-speaking central Africa is often different to what prospective investors assume, according to private equity boss.
Profit-making idea: Trade in education services in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 13 December 2016 Opportunities exist for educational institutions in Africa to target students outside of their home countries.
Juba traders suffering from South Sudan’s financial woes Published by Jill Craig on 13 December 2016 Oil export revenues have declined due to a decrease in production and in global crude prices.
East Africa the new Caribbean? The tourism case for promoting regions Published by Helen Sullivan on 12 December 2016 A new report looks at the value of encouraging travel to regions rather than countries.
