Q&A: Philips Africa CEO shares thoughts on investing in the continent (Part 1) Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 May 2016 ‘As a company we tailor our investment based on what we see happening in different parts of the continent.’
How the fashion industry could be Africa’s defining story Published by Temitayo Ayinla-Omotola on 12 May 2016 The industry is not just about the garments and clothing. It is about the money it generates too.
Private equity in Africa set to move into ‘investment period’ Published by Kate Douglas on 11 May 2016 Africa’s private equity industry achieved some milestones in 2015. We find out what that tells us about the current climate.
Power privatisation: Nigeria case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 11 May 2016 We continue to look at the recent experiences of five nations in their missions to increase electricity supply. In this instalment of our series on privatisation in Africa we feature Nigeria.
A look at four promising SMEs in Rwanda Published by Sara Leedom on 11 May 2016 In light of this week’s World Economic Forum on Africa, taking place in Rwanda, here are four of the country’s most promising SMEs.
Zimbabwe prepares to print money again: What to expect Published by Kate Douglas on 10 May 2016 Fears loom that the printing of the Zimbabwean bond note will result in a repeat of the hyperinflation seen in 2008, which saw the infamous Z$100 trillion banknote come into play.
Nigeria’s herculean task of doubling FDI Published by Ini Ekott on 10 May 2016 Africa’s largest economy plans to double its foreign direct investment (FDI) by removing impediments to investment, but this may be a tall order.
Four things to know about Africa’s pay-as-you-go solar energy market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 May 2016 The pay-as-you-go solar model is giving low-income earners in off-grid locations access to electricity.
Oil and gas services company boss shares six lessons learnt in business Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 May 2016 Basilio Makendengue discusses his business journey as well as the reasons for the company’s success over the past one-and-a-half decades.
Power privatisation: Ghana case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 9 May 2016 We look at the recent experiences of five nations in their missions to increase electricity supply as a part of our series on privatisation in Africa. In this instalment we feature Ghana.
African currencies: Which ones should you own? Published by Yvonne Mhango on 9 May 2016 Analysis suggests you should own the Ugandan shilling and the Ghanaian cedi.
Focus on what you do best, and other strategies for entering Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 9 May 2016 A recent study revealed 66% of business expansions into Africa resulted in negative shareholder returns. PwC suggest how to avoid becoming part of this statistic.
Start-up snapshot: Book event venues online in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 6 May 2016 Lagos-based online marketplace wants to make it easy to find and book an event venue.
Rwanda set to become first country to deliver cargo using commercial drones Published by Kate Douglas on 6 May 2016 Drones could leapfrog traditional road and rail infrastructure needs.
