How a South African digital company is tapping into the potential on the continent Published by Kate Douglas on 9 July 2013 Nicholas Durrant, MD of Bluegrass Digital, talks about doing business across the continent.
Tony Elumelu: ‘The age of aid is ending – it is now time for the private sector to lead’ Published by Tony Elumelu on 8 July 2013 Last week was the first time, in my memory, that a US president came to Africa with investment at the top of his agenda.
Three new trends that will impact Nigeria over the coming months Published by Anna Rosenberg on 4 July 2013 Technological and political developments are forcing companies to adjust strategies for long-term growth.
General Electric to expand its investments in Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 2 July 2013 General Electric is in the process of expanding its investments into sub-Saharan Africa as part of the recently announced Power Initiative.
Out of Africa: social media lessons from the developing world Published by Bisi Lamikanra on 1 July 2013 So how has Nigeria’s biggest and most profitable bank transformed into a social media leader?
Room for trade growth between Africa’s two economic powerhouses Published by Kate Douglas on 28 June 2013 According to research by Standard Bank, there is substantial room for growth in trade between South Africa and Nigeria.
Partnership building key to success in pan-African markets Published by Nick Durrant on 27 June 2013 “The key to success in Africa lies in collaboration,” writes Nick Durrant, director of Bluegrass Digital.
Emerging Africa: How the global economy’s ‘last frontier’ can prosper and matter Published by Kingsley Moghalu on 26 June 2013 “Africa has no automatic future. The continent will have a future that it shapes by itself.”
Founders of Nigerian online retailer Jumia talk about managing a fast growing business Published by Olaolu Olusina on 21 June 2013 “It’s amazing how much potential there is in this market.”
Ranked: Sub-Saharan Africa’s top five shopping centres Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 June 2013 The top five shopping centres in sub-Saharan Africa, based on their attractiveness for international tenants.
‘Agriculture should be a business, not a development activity’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 May 2013 “We want to industrialise agriculture and make it to be a major revenue earner for us,” says Nigeria’s farming minister Akinwunmi Adesina.
Lagos could soon be Africa’s 13th biggest economy – equivalent to that of Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 May 2013 Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, could soon have a US$45 billion economy.
Tony Elumelu outlines the case for Africapitalism Published by Tony Elumelu on 14 May 2013 “Private sector development has a much greater potential to improve self-sufficiency and prosperity than charity.”
Can investors access Africa’s growth simply by investing in its stock markets? Published by Kate Douglas on 3 May 2013 A new report looks at the various investment opportunities for those seeking returns from Africa’s growth story.