South African paint company bullish about east African market Published by Justin Probyn on 14 February 2017 ‘As the middle class grows, the need for more and more housing increases. And obviously more houses and apartment buildings really helps our business.’
Tech events have become a waste of time. Here are three things organisers get wrong Published by Ade Olabode on 13 February 2017 To be clear, I love events, and this is not a rant against them.
Rwandan solar-powered kiosk company wants to create Africa’s biggest wifi network Published by Justin Probyn on 10 February 2017 Making people that earn less than US$5 a day part of the digital revolution.
The development of Morocco’s IT sector Published by Mounia Bendraoui on 10 February 2017 Morocco aims to position itself as a strategic hub in the Middle East and North Africa.
Virtual mines and floating hotels: Five interesting innovations at the Mining Indaba Published by Kate Douglas on 9 February 2017 Interesting products and services targeted at the mining industry.
Mining Indaba: Even the food tastes better this year as optimism returns to the industry Published by Kate Douglas on 8 February 2017 There is newfound energy at this year’s Mining Indaba, especially compared to the somewhat depressing event last year.
How Trump’s policies could hurt African mining Published by Kate Douglas on 7 February 2017 While a strong dollar should benefit African commodity exporters, it comes at a time when protectionist trade policies could reduce African export revenues.
How big supermarket chains in southern Africa keep out small suppliers Published by Reena das Nair on 7 February 2017 Large supermarket chains have considerable buyer power, and are often able to control pricing and trading terms with suppliers.
Digital technology aiming to empower small-farm owners in east Africa Published by Tina Trinh on 7 February 2017 Mastercard has launched a new digital marketplace for east African farmers to sell their crops and receive payment via their mobile telephones.
In defence of Germany’s Marshall Plan with Africa Published by Adefolake Adeyeye on 7 February 2017 Despite the challenges of investing in Africa, the continent holds many opportunities for German companies.
Planes, trains, and automobiles: East Africa’s massive infrastructure project begins Published by Jill Craig on 6 February 2017 LAPPSET will consist of a 32-berth port on Kenya’s north coast, a railway, an oil pipeline, highways, international airports, and resort cities.
Start-up snapshot: A new way of selling used cars Published by Justin Probyn on 6 February 2017 CarZar is a South African online platform through which users can sell their used cars.
South Africa’s challenging 2016 can be seen in growing office space vacancies Published by Kate Douglas on 3 February 2017 The office vacancy rate is likely to deteriorate further before improving.
Econet’s Kwesé TV looking to take on DStv’s dominance in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 3 February 2017 Kwesé TV is adopting a multi-platform broadcasting strategy and pay-as-you-watch model.
