Why this investment firm bought into one of South Africa’s largest natural health retailers Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 April 2021 EXEO Capital recently invested in the parent company of South African natural health retailer Wellness Warehouse.
Egypt’s healthcare start-ups poised to meet surging demand Published by Andrew Raven on 16 April 2021 Healthcare has been a hot industry and indicators suggest there is still a lot of room for growth.
The future of the hotel sector in Africa after Covid-19 Published by Andrew Shirley on 8 April 2021 Three stakeholders from the African hospitality sector share their views on what the future holds post Covid-19.
City on the move: Ganta, Liberia Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 March 2021 Ganta’s proximity to Guinea contributes to the bustling economic activity thanks to the prevalence of cross-border trade.
City on the move: Walvis Bay, Namibia Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 February 2021 “I feel that a lot of people don’t see the town for what it is and the potential it has,” says businessman.
Here’s why China’s trade deal with Mauritius matters Published by Lauren Johnston and Marc Lanteigne on 17 February 2021 New Year’s Day marked a major step in China-Africa relations in the form of the China-Mauritius bilateral free-trade agreement.
Zimbabwe’s too-productive mango growers look to processing to boost incomes Published by Lungelo Ndhlovu on 16 February 2021 With heavy rain bringing a glut of fruit, and coronavirus lockdown making selling it difficult, a processing centre is preventing waste and protecting incomes.
10 African venture and startup predictions for 2021 Published by Eliot Pence on 6 February 2021 A top 10 list of predictions – some more speculative than others – on Africa’s growing startup and venture sector for the year ahead.
Unpacking retail and consumer goods trends in Ethiopia Published by Standard Bank on 6 February 2021 Over the medium term, the outlook is positive for consumer spending, with household incomes rising considerably.
City on the move: Abeokuta, Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 February 2021 An increasing number of large companies have their operations in or near Abeokuta.
2021 outlook for Africa: Things fall apart? Published by Richard Li on 2 February 2021 The coronavirus pandemic exposed all the major vulnerabilities of African economies, writes Richard Li.
City on the move: Otjiwarongo, Namibia Published by Jeanette Clark on 1 February 2021 About 250km north of Namibia’s capital city Windhoek, lies Otjiwarongo, a town that has enjoyed rapid population growth in recent years.
Modern retail on the rise in sub-Saharan Africa, but traditional trade still rules Published by Standard Bank on 30 January 2021 Africa’s modern retail development continues to grow and improve in quality but still lags traditional trade.
Ethnic conflict could unravel Ethiopia’s valuable garment industry Published by Dorothee Baumann-Pauly on 26 January 2021 The new conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region could be the tipping point for foreign investors in the garment industry.