Africa’s fastest-growing economies in 2022: Forecasts for Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and more Published by Staff Writer on 24 October 2021 Projected gross domestic product growth for African countries in 2022 and 2023.
How China’s supply chain crunch is impacting African businesses Published by Philip Myburgh on 21 October 2021 Supply chains continue to be disrupted by port closures, limited air freight capacity, and factory shutdowns or restrictions, particularly on the China side.
Africa’s farmers are increasingly using digital tools but not everyone feels the benefits Published by Nita Bhalla on 15 October 2021 From renting tractors to monitoring crops by satellite, a slew of agri-tech innovations have emerged over the last decade to serve Africa’s long-neglected small-scale farmers.
Young Zimbabweans see money-making opportunities in farming Published by Tafadzwa Ufumeli on 1 October 2021 Baldwin Mazango is an example of a new, young, generation of farmers leading a silent revolution in the continent’s vast farmlands.
High-tech internet solution across the Congo River links Kinshasa, Brazzaville Published by Seth Onyango on 25 September 2021 Alphabet’s Project Taara is now beaming high-speed internet across the Congo River.
South African company touts self-driving dump truck Published by Seth Onyango on 17 September 2021 South Africa’s Bell Equipment has unveiled a locally manufactured self-driving articulated dump truck.
Opinion: South African retailers retreat from East and West Africa Published by Dianna Games on 10 September 2021 The recent announcement that South African retail company Massmart was selling off its Game stores in five African countries rang alarm bells about the future of the consumer opportunity in Africa.
Digitisation seeds opportunities for Eastern Africa’s farmers Published by Everlyne Situma on 9 September 2021 Trade and supply disruptions are affecting farmers in rural Kenya and Uganda, but digital platforms offer new markets.
New law will make Nigeria’s petroleum industry attractive to investors Published by Omowumi Iledare on 6 September 2021 Nigeria’s new petroleum law will make its petroleum industry as competitive and attractive to investors as its peers.
Regional trade expected to be the big winner as South Sudan, Sudan look to re-open border Published by Seth Onyango on 31 August 2021 Sudan and South Sudan will reopen their borders on October 1 for the first time in 11 years, in a deal expected to re-calibrate trade between the two states and usher in a new diplomatic dawn for the erstwhile foes.
As Africa gears up for trade, its harbours are going private Published by Conrad Onyango on 29 August 2021 African countries – including top exporter, South Africa – are turning to private specialist operators to grow capacity at key ports.
South Africa: Electric vehicles on the cards for Africa’s largest car market Published by Seth Onyango on 27 August 2021 South Africa is on track to become Africa’s biggest market for electric cars and is also looking to become a globally competitive electric car manufacturing hub.
City on the move: Hawassa, Ethiopia Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 August 2021 Opportunities for businesses across the board in agriculture, construction, commerce and tourism.
Netflix and Showmax are pumping money into locally-produced African movies Published by Seth Onyango on 24 August 2021 African films strike a chord with movie fans on streaming services.