Young CEO invents navigational technology for the blind Published by Kate Douglas on 22 January 2014 The Mubser prototype uses RGB imaging and infrared depth data to help blind people to imagine their surroundings.
Emerging markets outlook: Shaping the next decade Published by Mark Mobius on 15 January 2014 The Templeton Emerging Markets Group highlights trends that could affect investment in emerging markets.
Four things you need to know about doing business in North Africa Published by Abdoulaye Mar Dieye on 27 December 2013 Despite their geographical proximity, the countries of North Africa vary greatly. While some nations are still dealing with the effects of the Arab Spring, it is business as usual in others.
Facebook in Africa: mobile phones and SME advertisers are key Published by Kate Douglas on 21 November 2013 Facebook is trying to grow its penetration on the continent by partnering with mobile operators and developers in Africa.
Analyst looks at where Porsche should seek to expand in Africa Published by Neil King on 18 November 2013 Euromonitor’s household income data suggests African countries where Porsche may do good business.
Assessing risk and opportunity in Africa Published by EY Africa on 14 November 2013 EY report highlights foreign direct investment into sub-Saharan Africa, particularly South Africa.
Is it possible to define the African leader? Published by Ian Dean and Hennie du Plessis on 13 November 2013 African leaders are no different from leaders in Europe, the Americas and Asia.
Award-winning writer questions ‘Africa rising’ narrative Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 November 2013 In his new book, Peter Guest comments on the unchecked optimism about the continent’s investment potential.
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.
GDP forecasts for four rapid-growth markets in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 25 October 2013 EY report forecasts growth rates for Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa.
Climbing value chains: Options for African policy makers Published by Jean-Guy Afrika on 23 October 2013 There are opportunities for African firms to integrate into regional and global value chains.
How Indian vehicle manufacturers are winning in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 October 2013 Since 2008 Indian car exports to African countries have grown 160%, shows report.
Rand Merchant Bank lists six African countries worthy of investor attention Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 September 2013 South Africa, Nigeria and Egypt are not the only countries with strong economic growth.
Growth first, returns later, says African e-commerce group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 September 2013 “We believe that e-commerce is going to leapfrog lots of traditional businesses.”
