African private equity in 2016: What effect will the global economic climate have? Published by Kate Douglas on 14 January 2016 Currency risks have impacted investment into African listed markets, but what does it mean for private equity on the continent?
Start-up snapshot: Helping domestic cleaners help themselves Published by Justin Probyn on 13 January 2016 Domestly is an app that aims to connect domestic cleaners with clients.
Small Somalia stock exchange has big dreams Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 January 2016 ‘What a lot of people don’t know is the amount of cash circulating within the economy of Somalia.’
What islands can learn from Mauritius about tourism and entertainment Published by Vanessa GB Gowreesunkar on 13 January 2016 Mauritius has adapted to tourists’ more sophisticated demands by diversifying its offering to them.
More US Fed hikes? What it means for South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 12 January 2016 The prospect of higher US yields has attracted investment away from emerging markets, with their currencies weakening in relation to a strong dollar. South Africa’s rand is no different.
Foreign investment bouncing back in Ivory Coast Published by Emilie Iob on 11 January 2016 With an average annual growth of 9% in the past four years, Ivory Coast has become the rising economic star in West Africa.
Somalia: Hurdles and opportunities for investment Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 January 2016 We speak to Hassan Dudde, managing director of the Somali Economic Forum.
Meet the Boss: Phyllis Wakiaga, CEO, Kenya Association of Manufacturers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 January 2016 Phyllis Wakiaga tells us about what keeps her up at night.
Private equity firm discusses Ethiopia pharma investment Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 January 2016 UK-based private equity firm 54 Capital has entered Ethiopia’s pharmaceutical market through an investment into Addis Pharmaceutical Factory.
‘It’s better to stick with what you know,’ says restaurant entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 January 2016 Obado Obadoh, founder of Kenya’s Café Deli and Delicatessen, shares his business journey.
Why Kampala holds single biggest growth opportunity for Uganda Published by Paul Collier and Astrid Haas on 4 January 2016 Kampala generates about 60% of Uganda’s GDP. In the coming decade urbanisation is the single largest opportunity to spur economic growth.
On streets of Harare, few takers for China’s yuan Published by Sebastian Mhofu on 1 January 2016 Following the recent visit of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, China’s yuan will become Zimbabwe’s reserve currency.
With strong dollar, Africa offers cheap assets – American fund manager Published by Kate Douglas on 22 December 2015 According to fund manager Robert Scharar, there is currently a “tremendous opportunity” for inexpensive investments on the continent.
East Africa ‘entrepreneur of the year’ shares reasons for his company’s success Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 December 2015 Kenyan entrepreneur Mayur Shah was recently crowned winner of the Eastern Africa chapter of the 2015 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award.