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.
The cost of war: How the South Sudan conflict is impacting the entire East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 January 2015 The ravages of war are not being felt only in South Sudan.
The decline of Sudan’s cappuccino-sipping middle class Published by James Copnall on 3 November 2014 Sudan’s boom years ended when South Sudan seceded in 2011.
From Egypt to Zimbabwe: Seeing profits where others see instability Published by Kate Douglas on 17 September 2014 “Investors should focus on positioning themselves on the right side of policy, as opposed to politics.”
The rise of Africa’s banking champions Published by KPMG Africa on 11 August 2014 There has been a rapid expansion of banking activities across the continent in recent years.
East African oil and gas discoveries could kick-start economic transformation Published by Staff Writer on 16 July 2014 Standard Bank expects East African oil and gas discoveries to fundamentally transform the region’s economies.
Survey reveals Africa’s most expensive cities for expats Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 June 2014 Two African cities are included in the top 10 of a recent ranking of the world’s most expensive cities for expatriates.
Oil and mining to be the backbone of East Africa’s economic growth Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 May 2014 Oil, gas and mining developments could have positive spill-over effects for the rest of the economy.
Report: Africa’s economic prosperity at risk from instability Published by Mariama Diallo on 18 April 2014 Economic progress does not just depend on having impressive numbers of GDP growth, high-rise buildings or first-class highways.
The American entrepreneur who found his groove in South Sudan Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 February 2014 Selling satellite phones, electronics and heavy vehicles is Ian Cox’s business.
‘Investors shouldn’t write off South Sudan just yet’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 February 2014 “It definitely takes a strong heart to decide to work in South Sudan.”
South Sudan conflict ‘could reinfect’ East African economic growth, warns analyst Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 January 2014 Instability in South Sudan could negatively affect foreign investment and economic growth in the region.
Crisis in South Sudan shows major business risks remain in parts of Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 January 2014 Recent violence in South Sudan could erase much of the country’s progress since independence.