Standard Bank remains upbeat about Angola’s recovery from oil price fall Published by Staff Writer on 14 May 2015 Angolan government’s quick action and improved capital market access, helps it recover from oil price decline.
Investment firms backing retail developments in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2015 East Africa’s shopping landscape is slowly changing with the construction of multi-million dollar centres.
Nigeria: Back on track for economic development? Published by Craig Parker on 13 May 2015 After the successful elections in Nigeria, the country is on track with economic growth and increased investment.
Tapping the economic potential of Nollywood and football Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2015 Talking business with entrepreneur Chike Maduegbuna.
Meet the Boss: Jeff Aludo, East Africa MD, Africapractice Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2015 “Since I was a child I’ve had a clear vision of what I wanted to accomplish.”
Integrating West African stock exchanges could boost liquidity Published by Kate Douglas on 11 May 2015 The common platform for cross-border listing and trading will improve liquidity and trade volumes in West Africa, says NSE executive director.
Cameroon: ‘Africa in miniature’ offers a diversity of business opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 11 May 2015 A growing population, rapid urbanisation and rising incomes offer various opportunities for consumer-focused companies.
Nigeria's economic to-do list Published by Kalu Ojah on 8 May 2015 Now that Muhammadu Buhari is Nigeria’s new president, he will have to make some important economic choices.
South Africa’s fastest growing cities for millionaires Published by Staff Writer on 8 May 2015 Durban has seen a 200% growth in the number of millionaires living in the city since 2000.
Surviving in Nairobi’s competitive hotel industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 May 2015 “While holiday tourism has taken a huge hit, business tourism continues to grow.”
African countries weak as individuals, powerful as collectives Published by Kate Douglas on 6 May 2015 For potential to be truly realised, African economies need to view each other less as competitors, and more as economic partners.
Allan Gray on finding investment opportunities in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 6 May 2015 Investing in Africa has its constraints, but the continent also presents a range of compelling opportunities.
Start-up snapshot: Smarter factories with cameras that act as human eyes Published by Justin Probyn on 5 May 2015 Egyptian start-up QEYE produces technology that can detect defects in cloth, such as holes and errors in colour and dyeing.
Reducing the risks of investing in agri-preneurs: How this Kenyan is doing it Published by Kate Douglas on 4 May 2015 “There is nothing genius about what we decided to do.”
