Currency devaluation: Where are the opportunities? Published by Heleen Goussard and Nicholas Olds on 12 August 2016 While some African countries that are considered great investment opportunities have seen recent currency devaluation, this could create an opportunity for African manufacturers.
Incorrect calculations behind latest shuffle in Africa’s GDP ranking Published by Christie Viljoen on 12 August 2016 Calculations behind recent reports that South Africa has overtaken Nigeria as Africa’s largest economy are incorrect, states KPMG.
Nigeria’s currency woes mean it is no longer Africa’s largest economy – for now Published by Kate Douglas on 11 August 2016 Nigeria has lost its title as Africa’s largest economy (measured in US dollars) to South Africa.
Start-up snapshot: Get a loan based on your social media reputation Published by Justin Probyn on 11 August 2016 Nigerian lending platform Social Lender allows users to access small amounts of credit based on their social media reputation.
Nigerian entrepreneur sees opportunity for organic baby food brand Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 August 2016 Debo Adebayo is the founder of Tomi’s Treats, a Nigerian organic food company aimed at babies and young children.
Capitec, Barclays Africa and Atlas Mara: Thoughts from a bank ratings expert Published by Kate Douglas on 29 July 2016 Banking advisory group Lafferty ranks South African banks as world-class and notes strong opportunities across the continent – despite the current struggles banks face.
How this Nigerian built a business by promoting African cultures Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 July 2016 Tradition and technology meet in a range of apps and web videos celebrating African heritage and language.
Nigeria’s film industry is taking off Published by Steve Omanufeme on 18 July 2016 The Nollywood film industry is not just about entertainment; it is also a moneymaker.
Africa’s richest man plans refinery to end Nigeria’s fuel woes Published by Chris Stein on 13 July 2016 By refining oil at home, Dangote says importation will end.
Nigeria’s move from a fixed to a floating exchange-rate policy Published by Lumkile Mondi on 12 July 2016 The freeing of the Nigerian naira after months of policy debates saw the currency immediately plummet by 40%.
The Nigerian entrepreneur with the swimwear brand for African women Published by Kate Douglas on 24 June 2016 ‘The inspiration for Kamokini came out of a self-conscious need to feel beautiful and comfortable, and look confident while I’m so exposed.’
Naira unpegged: Local and foreign businesspeople weigh in Published by Kate Douglas on 23 June 2016 Many economists applaud the decision to de-peg the naira from the dollar, but local businesspeople brace themselves for inflationary struggles.
Nigerian gives up stable salary to launch online learning marketplace Published by Kate Douglas on 21 June 2016 Tuteria recently caught the attention of the Innovation Prize for Africa and it is one of this year’s finalists.
Serial entrepreneur Simeon Ononobi is going global with a new way to advertise Published by Justin Probyn on 10 June 2016 ‘The more I travel, the more I try to relate to the communities and the places I go to, to see if I can solve a global problem rather than a local one.’
