Rebasing of Nigerian GDP will reflect African economic reality more accurately Published by Roelof Horne on 4 April 2014 Nigeria’s rebasing of its GDP may affect perceptions about South Africa’s position on the continent.
Is South Africa still considered the gateway into Africa? Yay or nay? Published by Kate Douglas on 4 April 2014 KPMG economist talks about South Africa’s value as an entry point for business in Africa.
Light at the end of the tunnel Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 4 April 2014 Africa’s promising power sector is generating interest in renewable sources.
Every1Mobile creating and connecting communities of mobile phone users Published by Kate Douglas on 3 April 2014 Every1Mobile provides users with content, products and services to help them fast track into the formal economy.
Black Like Me founder Herman Mashaba’s advice for entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 2 April 2014 ‘If you are going into business you must understand the consequences,’ says prominent South African businessman.
Bridging the divide: Africa’s diaspora willing to invest back home Published by Felicity Thompson on 2 April 2014 Africans living abroad can help reduce poverty by investing back home.
Investing in startups: Why back the jockey and not the horse? Published by Kate Douglas on 1 April 2014 Seed fund 88mph invests in tech entrepreneurs who show promise.
Watch out South Africa, Nigeria is on the rise Published by Perry Munzwembiri on 1 April 2014 The West African nation has set itself an ambitious target of becoming one of the world’s top 20 economies by 2020.
Young developer looks to take Joburg’s Maboneng Precinct model to Ghana Published by Kate Douglas on 31 March 2014 “The idea is to create a mixed-use development by recycling an old building in an old downtown area.”
Internet access is no longer a luxury across Africa Published by Joel Macharia on 31 March 2014 Fibre-optic internet cables could leap-frog Africa into the future.
Three online shopping trends to pay attention to Published by Stacey Nel on 28 March 2014 Security remains a concern for most African consumers who shop online, a survey finds.
From phones to fashion to rice: Online shopping gaining traction in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 March 2014 A number of companies are vying to become the Amazon of their respective territories.
Meet the Boss: Herman Mashaba, founder, Black Like Me Published by Kate Douglas on 27 March 2014 “As much as I do use my instinct, I also take calculated risks,” says South African businessman.
The growth of Africa’s millionaires is likely understated, says Standard Bank Published by Kate Douglas on 24 March 2014 The bank is seeing a growing number of high net worth individuals in many countries across the continent.
