Africa’s 15 hottest investment zones Published by Kate Douglas on 19 May 2014 Sub-Saharan Africa has seen a 4.7% increase in foreign direct investment in 2013.
Why property developer sees potential in Mozambique’s Beira, Pemba and Nacala Published by Kate Douglas on 14 May 2014 Atterbury’s projects include mixed-use developments in Mozambique and malls in Ghana.
Africa’s top six social entrepreneurs of the year announced Published by Stacey Nel on 8 May 2014 Social entrepreneurs are those with innovative solutions to society’s most pressing problems.
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.
Off the beaten track: Business lessons from building bamboo bikes Published by Kate Douglas on 8 April 2014 Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative co-founder Bernice Dapaah speaks about the challenges of starting a business.
Every1Mobile creating and connecting communities of mobile phone users Published by Kate Douglas on 3 April 2014 Every1Mobile provides users with content, products and services to help them fast track into the formal economy.
Young developer looks to take Joburg’s Maboneng Precinct model to Ghana Published by Kate Douglas on 31 March 2014 “The idea is to create a mixed-use development by recycling an old building in an old downtown area.”
How bamboo bikes gave women a new future in Ghana Published by Bernice Dapaah on 12 March 2014 The Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative trains women to become highly proficient bike builders.
Young entrepreneurs showcase Ghana’s rising stars at Moonlight Café Published by Nabeel Biajo on 10 March 2014 Moonlight Café reaches out to young underground artists and discovers new talent in music and poetry.
Advice to the African diaspora considering moving back home Published by Kate Douglas on 27 February 2014 Africans, who have returned to the continent for work purposes, share their thoughts.
Setting up businesses back home: Four returning Africans share their stories Published by Kate Douglas on 20 February 2014 Many Africans living abroad have returned to the continent to set up companies. But how have their expectations compared to the reality?
Ghanaian messaging app Saya gains popularity in India Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 February 2014 “Five months after the launch we got 14m people who had been invited by their friends to use the service.”
African business leaders ‘must understand integrity’, says ALN boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 January 2014 African Leadership Network CEO offers insight into strengthening good leadership in the continent.
For Africa By Africa – a consumer trend to watch out for in 2014 Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 January 2014 African companies are creating products specifically for consumers on the continent.