A new Burkina Faso in the making Published by Ernest Harsch on 3 May 2016 A new agenda of democractic and economic changes.
Will West Africa’s proposed ‘eco’ currency ever float? Published by Ronak Gopaldas on 28 April 2014 Plans to launch a common currency flounder in West Africa.
Five African boom towns offering untapped opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 March 2014 Across sub-Saharan Africa there are towns and cities experiencing fast growth on the back of new mining and oil projects or other business activities.
Francophone Africa’s technology sector worth investing in, says businessman Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 November 2013 CTIC Dakar offers training, financing and links with industry players to tech startups in Senegal.
Rwanda’s improving business environment is turning heads Published by Kate Douglas on 1 November 2013 The 2014 Doing Business report ranks the East African country at 32nd place globally in ease of doing business.
Looking to do business in Burkina Faso? Seven things you need to know Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 October 2013 Burkina Faso is seeing growth in its agriculture, mining and telecommunications industries.
Hospitality group expects ‘to make a lot of money’ in West Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 September 2013 Mangalis Management is an African hospitality group that wants to put Africa on the map.
South African retailers remain critical for the growth of Africa’s shopping malls Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 September 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Carlo Matta, CEO of Ghana-based Laurus Development Partners.
Ghana-based food manufacturer taking on established players Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 September 2013 Food production company in Ghana believes it can compete with multinationals.
Shea butter nourishes opportunities for African women Published by Rebecca Moudio on 25 July 2013 The demand for shea butter has risen so much in recent years that African producers have started calling for fair prices for their labour.
Ranked: African countries that are the most welcoming to tourists Published by Kate Douglas on 28 May 2013 According to the World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2013, Africa is home to three of the top 10 friendliest nations in the world.
Demystifying doing business in Francophone Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 April 2013 For many business people in the continent’s English-speaking countries, Francophone Africa remains a complex region.
The costs of being landlocked: a road trip in Africa Published by Ali Zafar and Valerie Nussenblatt on 15 January 2013 In October, we joined a 50-year-old driver from Burkina Faso, on a 750 kilometre journey to highlight the high economic costs faced by landlocked countries.
How a group of women in Burkina Faso started their own microcredit system Published by Olivier Nyirubugara on 9 January 2013 Olivier Nyirubugara investigates how a self-initiated microcredit system is boosting women’s business opportunities.