South Sudan

Regional trade expected to be the big winner as South Sudan, Sudan look to re-open border

Published by Seth Onyango on 31 August 2021

Sudan and South Sudan will reopen their borders on October 1 for the first time in 11 years, in a deal expected to re-calibrate trade between the two states and usher in a new diplomatic dawn for the erstwhile foes.

South Sudan’s Sosywood: Coming soon to a screen near you?

Published by Inna Lazareva on 9 July 2018

Just like Hollywood and Nigeria’s Nollywood, young film-makers dream of putting South Sudan on the cinematic map.

Joshua Oigara: Reimagining banking in 2018 and beyond

Published by Joshua Oigara on 9 February 2018

Head of Kenya-based KCB Group looks at the industry’s future.

While the people of southern Sudan are anticipating their own independent state, many business people are eyeing opportunities in the region.

Off the beaten track: Unpacking South Sudan’s business opportunities

Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 July 2017

Local businesspeople suggest the news coming out of the country is not always reflective of the real dynamics on the ground.

Doing business in South Sudan: Advantage in being a first-mover

Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 June 2017

Kris Mbaya, MD of UAP Old Mutual in South Sudan, sees opportunities for more property developments.

Why this Kenyan logistics firm resumed business in South Sudan

Published by Kate Douglas on 23 December 2016

Conflict in Africa’s youngest country caused the company to suspend operations earlier this year.

Juba traders suffering from South Sudan’s financial woes

Published by Jill Craig on 13 December 2016

Oil export revenues have declined due to a decrease in production and in global crude prices.

Investing in unstable countries: High risk with potential high rewards

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 August 2016

George Odo, managing director for East Africa at private equity firm AfricInvest, shares his thoughts on investing in markets such as South Sudan.

What South Sudan will gain from joining the East African Community

Published by Astrid RN Haas on 9 March 2016

As part of the East African Community, South Sudan will be able to benefit from ongoing and future regional infrastructure projects.

A look at the ‘gigantic’ infrastructure project to connect Kenya, South Sudan and Ethiopia

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 November 2015

The US$26bn Lamu Port-Southern Sudan-Ethiopia (LAPSSET) transport corridor is expected to improve commercial linkages in the region.

China’s slowdown: What it means for African trade

Published by Kate Douglas on 2 November 2015

China’s slowing growth, coupled with the fall in commodity prices, could see African exports to China almost halve in value this year.

Hotel booking site Jovago discusses its business in South Sudan

Published by Justin Probyn on 25 May 2015

How we made it in Africa talks to Estelle Verdier, managing director for the East Africa region at online hotel booking platform Jovago.

Connected East Africa: Kenya leads, the region follows

Published by Tom Jackson on 15 April 2015

Regional ICT integration is very much on the agenda.

Airline Flydubai increasing its business on the continent

Published by Kate Douglas on 10 March 2015

UAE’s low-cost airline Flydubai is increasing its routes to several destinations in northern and eastern Africa.

South Sudan

Regional trade expected to be the big winner as South Sudan, Sudan look to re-open border

South Sudan’s Sosywood: Coming soon to a screen near you?

Joshua Oigara: Reimagining banking in 2018 and beyond

Off the beaten track: Unpacking South Sudan’s business opportunities

Doing business in South Sudan: Advantage in being a first-mover

Why this Kenyan logistics firm resumed business in South Sudan

Juba traders suffering from South Sudan’s financial woes

Investing in unstable countries: High risk with potential high rewards

What South Sudan will gain from joining the East African Community

A look at the ‘gigantic’ infrastructure project to connect Kenya, South Sudan and Ethiopia

China’s slowdown: What it means for African trade

Hotel booking site Jovago discusses its business in South Sudan

Connected East Africa: Kenya leads, the region follows

Airline Flydubai increasing its business on the continent

Nine business ideas to pursue in Africa: Poultry, cannabis, vocational training and more

10 business ideas to pursue in Africa: Packaging, baked goods, affordable housing and more

Creating a fruit juice business in Sierra Leone: The story of Sierra Juice

Made-in-Uganda diaper company secures export market

31-year-old Nigerian reveals how he established his rice production business

Namibia: Entrepreneur quits job and moves back home to start agribusiness venture

Eight agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa worth pursuing in 2021

Nigerian entrepreneur turns side-hustle into thriving bakery business

Africa’s farmers are increasingly using digital tools but not everyone feels the benefits

Craft chocolate: Ugandan manufacturer biting into rising global demand

Investor sees digitalisation transforming sectors from pharma to financial services in Africa

Humanisation of pets: South African duo turn trend into global export business

Exporting chillies and superfoods from Zambia: Company taps into growing market

Nigeria: Agribusiness CEO shares fundraising lessons after securing $3m

How this South African built a pet food company that exports globally

Mauritius: Local cosmetics brand takes on the internationals

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