Video: Why I quit my job to create a food truck in the heart of Lagos Published by Staff Writer on 7 October 2019 ‘I saw a gap in the market and quit my job,’ says founder of Urban Fuxion.
Investment trip to Lagos: Searching for dividends Published by Cavan Osborne on 7 October 2019 ‘Sadly, of all the countries our team visit in Africa, Nigeria certainly stands out as being the one where development and progress is the least visible.’
African airlines can’t compete in their own market Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 4 October 2019 Without drastic improvement in how most of the continent’s carriers are run, this won’t change.
Nigeria and South Africa need to make up and get on with it Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 3 October 2019 Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari starts a three-day visit to South Africa today.
Zimbabwe needs results – not patience Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 2 October 2019 Zimbabwe’s economic outlook has drastically deteriorated.
Same old story in Somalia? Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 1 October 2019 Beyond periodic headlines about Al-Shabaab attacks, there are also signs of a different story emerging in Somalia.
Where to invest in Africa? Ranking the top 10 countries Published by Staff Writer on 1 October 2019 South Africa falls to third place as Tanzania drops out of the top 10.
Why Africa’s digital boom is only just getting started Published by Acha Leke and Tawanda Sibanda on 1 October 2019 Africa is digitising rapidly – but this trend has been hidden from the view of many global investors and executives.
Going to Morocco on a motorbike: a bumpy ride for Chinese manufacturers Published by Binhong Xie on 30 September 2019 Chinese investors might be able to break the market with low-cost electric motorbikes.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in September Published by Staff Writer on 30 September 2019 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in September 2019.
Doing business is easier said than done Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 30 September 2019 Five African countries are among the top-20 improvers in making it easier to do business in the last year.
Africa’s car market needs an unorthodox approach Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 27 September 2019 German car giant Volkswagen is hoping that ride-hailing and car-sharing hold the key to cracking Africa’s untapped automotive market.
Time for Africa to ditch fossil fuels? Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 26 September 2019 Transitioning to renewables is desirable, and in line with wider energy trends, but this has to be a long-term goal.
Everybody wants sustainable development – few want to pay for it Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 25 September 2019 There is serious doubt on the world’s ability to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.
