Why business is the most effective path to Africa’s development Published by Zahid Torres-Rahman on 4 May 2012 It’s not about social projects but rather how you can enhance your development impact through running a successful business.
Africa more integrated with rest of world than with itself Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 4 May 2012 African countries are losing billions of dollars in potential trade earnings yearly due to high trade barriers with neighbouring countries.
How some western entrepreneurs are abandoning Silicon Valley for Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 May 2012 East Africa’s growing opportunities in the technology sector have proved too good to ignore for some entrepreneurs from western countries.
Is Africa’s negative image justified? Eleven viewpoints Published by Femi Adewunmi on 3 May 2012 Is the way that Africa is being portrayed in the international media a true reflection of what is happening on the ground?
Kenyan business community urged to get involved in mining industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 May 2012 “The investment community in Kenya and the banking community should have a better understanding of mining and be more prepared to invest.”
Understanding Africa’s seven types of consumers Published by Femi Adewunmi on 30 April 2012 Research firm Nielsen recently identified seven types of African consumers that companies need to be aware of as they target their products to the continent.
John Deere – from the prairies of America to South Sudan Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 April 2012 Although he accomplished much during his lifetime, John Deere probably never thought that his company’s products would one day be sold in South Sudan.
What east Africa needs to become truly an IT hub Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 April 2012 Last year Time magazine dubbed Kenya ‘Silicon Savanna’ due to the country’s ICT revolution. However, the region’s ICT sector still faces numerous challenges.
Executives give insight into Africa’s investment environment Published by Femi Adewunmi on 26 April 2012 Executives from KPMG, Helios Investment Partners and the Tata Group share some insights into a variety of topics related to Africa’s investment environment.
The man behind the ‘Netflix of Africa’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 April 2012 How we made it in Africa interviews Jason Njoku, founder of online Nollywood movie streaming platform iROKOtv.
Internet Solutions MD speaks about dos and don’ts of investing in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 April 2012 “We haven’t come into the market with the generally perceived South African arrogance of ‘our way is the only way’.”
Nigerian and Ugandan stock exchanges could become more investor friendly Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 25 April 2012 Nigeria’s Stock Exchange will soon be completing a revamp that will see it relax restrictions on price swings, adopt the Nasdaq platform, open into US trading hours and allow short selling.
Exporters targeting Nigeria’s growing taste for wine Published by Femi Adewunmi on 23 April 2012 Nigeria is becoming an increasingly important market for wine exporters.
Partnerships linked to trade critical for Africa’s economic transformation Published by Umezuruike Linus Opara on 23 April 2012 Finding sustainable solutions for economic transformation of Africa’s largely rural agricultural economy requires a major shift from donor aid to economic partnerships linked to trade in value-added goods and services.
