ATMs still have a future in Africa, says Diebold Published by Kate Douglas on 29 October 2014 While mobile payments is leapfrogging traditional financial services infrastructure in Africa, Diebold says there’s still strong growth potential for ATMs.
Everyone’s private driver: Uber discusses its business in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2014 Uber has launched its taxi app in South Africa and Nigeria.
‘Facebook and online shopping? Yes! But please no internet banking’ Published by Bode Abifarin on 28 October 2014 Internet-loving Nigerians slow to adopt web banking.
Affordable housing: Nigeria’s big challenge also a ‘massive opportunity’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2014 Nigeria ranks among the top five nations globally where low-income families struggle to access affordable housing.
Marketing on a budget in Africa: Mi-Fone’s founder shares his strategies Published by Kate Douglas on 27 October 2014 Alpesh Patel, founder of Africa’s Mi-Fone, shares some of the strategies the brand has employed to place it in the game.
Africa Tech Trends: Cross-border remittances set to get easier in East Africa Published by Tom Jackson on 27 October 2014 Africa Tech Trends is a fortnightly column by Tom Jackson focusing on the most important developments in Africa’s technology industry.
Rabbit farming a winner for Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 October 2014 “We are making more money from rabbits than what cattle farmers make.”
Emirates – the national airline of Africa? Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 October 2014 “There is always business to be done in Africa,” says Tim Clark, president of Emirates.
Meet the Boss: Abhilash Bajpai, director, Radian Stores Published by Kate Douglas on 24 October 2014 “You have to be honest – honest to your profession, to your company and to your target customers. If you can do that it is the first step to success.”
Blackstone’s Steve Schwarzman on Dangote and investing in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 October 2014 Blackstone CEO discusses the firm’s recent investment in Africa.
Ex-banker trades cushy Bank of America job for the family business in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 October 2014 “Here I can be a big fish in a small pond.”
Africans flock to South Africa in search of the perfect body Published by Gillian Parker on 22 October 2014 Agencies specialising in medical safaris say they have seen a surge in African customers.
Do the reports on ‘Africa rising’ really reflect reality? Published by Gareth Ackerman on 21 October 2014 I am very positive about Africa. However, I am also sceptical about the various reports being produced that market the ‘Africa rising’ narrative.
AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes sees opportunities for low-cost air travel in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 October 2014 “Connectivity between Africa and Asia is very poor. That is something I’d love to get into.”
