It’s business as usual with Zimbabwe’s bond note… for now Published by Kate Douglas on 15 December 2016 The bond note is now in circulation in Zimbabwe but economists and business people fear it will not hold its value to the strong US dollar.
Ethiopia’s emerging wine industry luring consumers locally and abroad Published by Kate Douglas on 13 December 2016 A plan hatched a decade ago by the former Ethiopian Prime Minister is starting to take off.
Banking fraud is costing the Nigerian economy dearly Published by Oludayo Tade and Oluwatosin Adeniyi on 13 December 2016 Recent data show that last year electronic fraud in the banking sector accounts for about 16% of total fraud in the industry.
Juba traders suffering from South Sudan’s financial woes Published by Jill Craig on 13 December 2016 Oil export revenues have declined due to a decrease in production and in global crude prices.
How Jumia is trying to beat traditional retail in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 12 December 2016 Jumia Market’s MD explains what the e-commerce group is doing to win customers over.
Business leader Samuel Owori says many Ugandans ‘grossly underpaid’ Published by Kate Douglas on 8 December 2016 The former head of the African Development Bank calls for employers to ‘dignify’ their employees.
Unpacking sub-Saharan Africa’s online retail industry Published by Jaco Maritz & Helen Sullivan on 7 December 2016 A comprehensive look at where the industry is headed in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.
Ghana’s first pension fund targeting the informal sector Published by Kate Douglas on 6 December 2016 The for-profit company sees opportunity in a market that’s been largely ignored.
South Africa has avoided dreaded junk status. But the economy is far from healthy Published by Patrick Bond on 6 December 2016 This week the main question to ponder is why South Africa was not downgraded all the way to junk.
It’s time to rethink medical insurance Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 6 December 2016 The market for healthcare in Africa is worth about $35bn.
Banking in east Africa: Finding a successful strategy amid increased competition Published by Jeff Aludo on 5 December 2016 There is no place for middle-of-the-road players in the coming years, writes Jeff Aludo.
Tapping into Nairobi’s growing fitness trend Published by Nelly Murungi on 5 December 2016 Reform Cycling and Strength Studio uses technology to set itself apart from an increasing number of competitors.
Profit-making idea: The number one country to invest in long-term Published by Staff Writer on 2 December 2016 According to major fund investors, Nigeria is the country to watch.
The Somaliland entrepreneur solving problems unique to his home Published by Kate Douglas on 2 December 2016 ‘In Somaliland there are a lot of untapped areas and unfulfilled needs,’ says Mohamed Abdilahi Dahir.
