Zimbabwe’s embargo against imports: Not the right place, not the right time Published by Otavio Veras on 8 August 2016 Zimbabwe has recently banned the importation of South African products with the aim of promoting its national industry.
China’s WeChat on carving out a market in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 8 August 2016 ‘The market for cross-border remittance in Africa is significant, and it is something that is definitely of interest to us in our long term planning.’
DRC economy: The giant awakens Published by Franck Kuwonu on 8 August 2016 Despite conflict, investors continue to pour money into the Great Lakes region.
Why Standard Bank is expanding to francophone West Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 5 August 2016 The pan-African lender has recently acquired a full banking licence in Côte d’Ivoire.
Flaviana Matata: Tanzanian model polishes up her business skills Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 August 2016 ‘You can’t do modelling forever because eventually you hit an age where it becomes hard to get jobs.’
Start-up snapshot: Virtual estate agency offering a low-cost alternative in South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 4 August 2016 Property Fox is a new online real estate start-up that aims to almost cut out the role of traditional estate agents completely.
Making sense of recent turmoil in Kenya’s banking industry Published by Robert MacPherson on 4 August 2016 Recent bank failures in Kenya incite anxiety over possible systemic challenges.
Ghanaian trades high-profile Samsung job for farming Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 August 2016 Leaving a successful career was ‘purely a business decision’.
UK hotel operator on expanding to Senegal and other African markets Published by Kate Douglas on 2 August 2016 InterContinental Hotels Group currently has hotel brands in nine African markets, and is now eyeing new markets.
Lessons to be learnt from Zimbabwe’s blunt use of an import ban Published by Mmatlou Kalaba on 2 August 2016 The control of imported goods will not resolve the fundamental problems of the Zimbabwean economy.
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.
Ivorian chocolate makers promote locally-made chocolate Published by Emilie Iob on 1 August 2016 Ivory Coast is the world’s top producer of cocoa, but hardly any of it is processed into chocolate there.
South African grocer using Pokémon Go-style app to lure customers Published by Kate Douglas on 29 July 2016 ‘The idea is to create excitement at the till,’ says Pick n Pay’s customer and trade executive.
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.
