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.
Ecobank identifies five hot spots for investment in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 July 2016 Some countries are still growing fast on the back of increasingly diversified economies, an expanding consumer class and rising capital inflows.
Which African cities will offer the best opportunities in the coming years? Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 August 2014 PwC says investors should look beyond Lagos, Kinshasa and Johannesburg.
Working from a cyber café ‘office’ for six months: The inspiring story of JamboPay Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 June 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to JamboPay founder Danson Muchemi.
What we learnt from organising Dakar’s first Restaurant Week Published by Diarra Bousso and Shruti Dhanda on 27 May 2014 Adapting a popular concept to the local restaurant industry in Dakar turned out to be a success.
Trash into cash: A student makes a business from recycling Published by Staff Writer on 14 May 2014 Green’Act aims to change habits by introducing recycling on school campuses.
App gives the inside scoop to Dakar’s nightlife Published by Maleele Choongo on 5 May 2014 Senegal’s free Agendakar app connects users to happenings in the capital.
Will West Africa’s proposed ‘eco’ currency ever float? Published by Ronak Gopaldas on 28 April 2014 Plans to launch a common currency flounder in West Africa.
How three agribusinesses have improved their engagement with smallholders Published by Kate Douglas on 8 January 2014 Three agribusinesses which have addressed the challengers of sourcing quality produce from smallholder farmers.
The internet’s transformative potential in Africa Published by McKinsey on 3 December 2013 Growing internet penetration in Africa has wide-ranging effects, contributing to economic and social development.
Why Africa is an ‘exciting’ market for SAP Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 November 2013 “We can help local companies compete and be as good as the multinationals coming to Africa.”
Francophone Africa’s technology sector worth investing in, says businessman Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 November 2013 CTIC Dakar offers training, financing and links with industry players to tech startups in Senegal.
Top 10 list of most gender equal countries in Africa Published by Yasmina Bekhouche on 30 October 2013 A World Economic Forum report ranks African countries on their ability to close the gender gap.
Senegalese entrepreneurs introduce tech solutions to hospitality industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 October 2013 Xtreme Design and Engineering offers software and mobile applications to improve business efficiency.
