High illiteracy levels will widen Africa’s digital divide, says expert Published by Kate Douglas on 18 August 2016 Africa’s digital revolution will not benefit those living below the poverty line unless education is improved.
Malawian entrepreneur shuns city life for agriculture Published by Lameck Masina on 18 August 2016 Rose Chisowa is now making more than what she earned from her office job.
Which African cities will see the fastest growth in consumer spending? Published by Kate Douglas on 17 August 2016 Kenya’s Kisumu, Mombasa and Nairobi will experience over 200% growth in total consumer expenditure from 2015 to 2030.
mSurvey wants to solve Africa’s data challenge. Here’s how Published by Kate Douglas on 16 August 2016 The technology provides a direct channel for organisations to gather insight into people – particularly in emerging markets.
Kenyan entrepreneur ventures into competitive processed meat industry Published by Nelly Murungi on 16 August 2016 Peter Njonjo’s business was inspired by backyard barbecues with his friends.
Family-owned group says it doesn’t get too attached to its businesses Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 August 2016 ‘We are quite comfortable to start businesses, grow them, and sell them… To us, that is our family business,’ says Akshay Shah of East Africa’s Sumaria Group.
L’Oréal looks to better understand African beauty Published by Kate Douglas on 12 August 2016 Here is why this global beauty giant is investing in studying African consumers.
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.
Kenyan pharmacy chain: Why have one store, when you can have five? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 August 2016 ‘There is always room for growth,’ says Roselyn Anyango, co-founder of Neem Pharmacy.
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.
Zambia’s most challenging elections in decades Published by Sinethemba Zonke on 11 August 2016 Whoever wins the Zambian elections will be faced with the enormous challenge of fixing a broken economic system.
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.
Investing in unstable countries: High risk with potential high rewards Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 August 2016 George Odo, managing director for East Africa at private equity firm AfricInvest, shares his thoughts on investing in markets such as South Sudan.
