The Lagos hawker who makes one million Nigerian naira monthly Published by Joseph Osemegbe Aito on 10 February 2020 An expose into Africa’s unstructured direct-to-consumer market.
Report: Africa delivers largest profits on investment Published by Henry Ridgwell on 6 February 2020 British companies have made bigger profits investing in Africa than in any other region of the world, according to a new report.
KFC Index: Which African currencies are overvalued or undervalued? Published by Staff Writer on 4 February 2020 KFC Index identifies Central African CFA franc as the most overvalued currency in Africa.
Franklin Templeton: Opportunities on the African continent – a balancing act Published by Danesh Ranchhod on 3 February 2020 It would be remiss to paint the African continent with one brush as many countries are at varying stages of their macroeconomic and political cycles.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in January Published by Staff Writer on 3 February 2020 A selection of private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in January 2020.
What’s fueling the rapid hotel growth in West Africa? Published by Staff Writer on 3 February 2020 Four fundamental factors are fueling an increasing flow of investment into the hospitality sector in West Africa.
Investment trip to Namibia: too dry for now Published by Cavan Osborne on 3 February 2020 A positive catalyst for the Namibian economy does not seem near term.
In 2100, five out of the ten most populous countries in the world will be in Africa Published by Katharina Buchholz on 26 January 2020 While in 2020, five out of the ten most populous countries in the world were located in Asia, the picture will look different in 2100.
South Africa slowly embracing veganism Published by Anita Powell on 26 January 2020 Meat may be meeting its match, as more and more South Africans are experimenting with vegetarian and vegan lifestyles.
Beyond oil – the potential for private investment in Angola Published by Devon Maylie on 26 January 2020 Key areas where private investment could play a pivotal role in opening the economy and driving growth.
Startup snapshot: Online B2B food marketplace connecting importers and exporters Published by Staff Writer on 17 January 2020 eFoods Trade is an online African B2B marketplace, launched in June 2017. Uganda-based founder Ian Sendagala answers our questions.
Partnership, not ownership, will turbocharge Africa’s economy Published by Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem on 15 January 2020 For Africa to flourish, foreign investors must help homegrown businesses to become manufacturers and exporters themselves.
E-commerce: a fresh sales channel for young African traders Published by Yun Shi on 14 January 2020 Catherine Oshotse, a 27-year-old entrepreneur from Lagos, Nigeria, has the internet to thank for her growing business.
Is Angola’s anti-corruption drive real or cosmetic? Published by Anita Powell and Salem Solomon on 14 January 2020 Is Angola’s ‘Terminator’ president going after corruption or his political rivals?
