South Africa faces difficult times, but disaster is not inevitable Published by Danny Bradlow on 1 March 2016 Many people still fear that South Africa is on the verge of disaster.
FDI inflows in the face of socio-political risks: The cases of Nigeria and Egypt Published by Isaac Kwaku Fokuo Jr and Aparupa Chakravarti on 29 February 2016 Countries can continue to attract FDI even in the midst of political and social risk.
KFC finds success with drive-through concept as Kenyans seek convenience Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 February 2016 ‘In Nairobi convenience is what we are looking at in our expansion strategy.’
Impact of corruption on Nigeria’s economy Published by Andrew S Nevin on 29 February 2016 Corruption affects public finances and business investment, as well as the standard of living in Nigeria.
What outsiders need to understand about Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 February 2016 ‘It’s a market like any other. If you are looking for opportunities or for conflict, you will find it,’ says the African Development Bank’s former president.
Five things Shoprite’s latest results tell us about retail in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 February 2016 Nigeria and Angola showing resilience, while low-income consumers increasingly shop closer to home.
New ‘KFC Index’ provides insight into African currency valuations Published by Staff Writer on 25 February 2016 Inspired by the world-renowned Big Mac Index, the KFC Index illustrates the cost of purchasing final products by consumers in Africa.
Entrepreneurship is about a dream and steps to fulfil it, says Curro CEO Published by Staff Writer on 24 February 2016 ‘Success with the first step energises one to go on to the next.’
Overloading costing East Africa millions in road deterioration Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 February 2016 ‘If we can’t maintain what we have, every 10 years we will be redoing the infrastructure we already have.’
Budget 2016: Buying time for South Africa Published by Citadel on 24 February 2016 A fair budget will buy South Africa some time before the next credit reassessment, allowing for the possible staving off of a downgrade.
Bob Diamond shares thoughts on Barclays’ possible Africa exit Published by Kate Douglas on 24 February 2016 ‘Barclays is in a difficult position. This has absolutely nothing to do with their vision of the future of Africa.’
Africa’s consumer opportunity more complex than it might seem Published by Nicholas Kuhne on 24 February 2016 One needs to enter African markets with one’s eyes open.
Africa: 10 core scenarios to watch this year Published by Caroline Kende-Robb on 23 February 2016 Africa in 2016 may not see the catastrophe some are predicting.
Model to miner: How Tigui Camara started Guinea’s first woman-owned mining company Published by Kate Douglas on 23 February 2016 ‘I think I bring some fresh air to the mining business.’
