Africa’s economic outlook for 2015 Published by Yogesh Gokool on 24 December 2014 The African continent is set to record a projected +5% economic growth in 2015.
Meet the Boss: Alpesh Patel, founder, Mi-Fone Published by Kate Douglas on 21 August 2014 “In terms of role models, I look up to the hip-hop guys… these people came from nothing and they created empires.”
Are exchange controls a benefit or detriment to African business? Published by Kate Douglas on 22 July 2014 A look at the complexities of exchange controls in Africa and the role they are currently playing in South Africa.
Family businesses in Rwanda ‘need to improve their financial records’ Published by Kate Douglas on 10 December 2013 Many businesses are denied funding as their records are not up to scratch.
Eight reasons why foreign investors aren’t funding African entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 4 December 2013 Regulations, strong exchange control and small returns deter foreign investment in African startups.
How can African stock exchanges encourage more listings? Published by Kate Douglas on 19 November 2013 Listing and legal fees, and little chance to earn significant capital deter multinationals from listing on local stock exchanges.
Increased emerging market tourism to Africa driving new travel demands Published by Kate Douglas on 11 November 2013 Visitors to Africa are increasingly looking for family-orientated safari options.
Handsome rewards for investors in Africa funds Published by Staff Writer on 6 November 2013 “Funds participating in the survey provided effective capital preservation and outperformed equity markets in the region.”
Getting the private sector involved in infrastructure development in SADC Published by Kate Douglas on 4 November 2013 The SADC recognises the importance of public-private partnerships in funding development projects.
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.
Survey finds Africa’s growing economies fail to trickle down Published by Thuso Khumalo on 3 October 2013 Despite growth across the continent, the majority of Africans still live below the bread line.
Private equity inflows will account for ‘half of FDI into East Africa in five years’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 October 2013 East Africa is “an attractive destination” for private equity funding.
Be the boss and not the mother in your business, advises entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 3 September 2013 A South African couple turned a crippling experience into a good business opportunity.
More to Mauritius than cocktails and turquoise waters Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 January 2013 How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz shares his thoughts on Mauritius.
