How can African countries capitalise on the current geopolitical changes? Published by Carlos Lopes on 21 October 2013 “The once dominant influence of the West is diminishing and it will have to metamorphose a new relationship with Africa.”
Tourism entrepreneur welcomes development in northern Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 October 2013 Tour operator speaks about his passion for unique destinations, as well as challenges in the tourism industry.
East Africa’s oil discoveries ‘may turn out to be a curse’, says analyst Published by David Arnold on 18 October 2013 While oil finds are expected to bring wealth, infrastructure, political and corporate challenges need to be overcome.
Keeping it in the family: Manu Chandaria on the value of family ties in business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 October 2013 From its small start, Comcraft Group is now a global group of companies.
Meet the Boss: Manu Chandaria, industrialist Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 October 2013 Now in his eighties, Manu Chandaria is concerned about Kenya’s poverty levels.
One smallholder’s warning for the future of farming in Africa Published by Sandy Andelman on 1 October 2013 Issues like food production, biodiversity, water and energy are all interconnected, and need to be treated as such.
Africa can invent: Leapfrogging in unsuspected areas Published by Carlos Lopes on 25 September 2013 African countries need to increase spending on research in order to grow innovation.
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.”
Investment bank identifies four African countries that continue to surprise Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 September 2013 Rand Merchant Bank highlights growth in Ghana, Rwanda and Ethiopia.
High population growth in Africa: A mixed blessing Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 9 September 2013 Sub-Saharan Africa’s population is growing fast. How can transformation keep up?
Addis Ababa has potential for up to 20 new supermarkets, says research firm Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 August 2013 Ethiopia’s retail industry holds considerable potential for growth.
Meet the Boss: Richard Malcolm, south and east African regional VP, Western Union Published by Kate Douglas on 13 August 2013 “Approach anything and everything with an attitude of energy and enthusiasm.”
How soleRebels became one of Africa’s most celebrated footwear brands Published by Making It Magazine on 19 July 2013 An innovative footwear manufacturer is helping to transform the economic landscape in Ethiopia.