Gabon counts on football tournament to help boost economy Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 12 January 2017 Business owners hope that AFCON 2017 will revive interest in Gabon as a tourist destination.
African footballers face sobering reality, dashed hopes abroad Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 10 January 2017 Many African youngsters dreaming of becoming wealthy football stars abroad face an uphill battle, a new report finds.
Introducing the eCFA: A digital currency for French-speaking west Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 10 January 2017 Once fully implemented, it will operate alongside the region’s fiat hard currency, the CFA, as legal tender.
Mixed realities of African retail Published by Rafiq Raji on 10 January 2017 Is the African retail opportunity over-hyped? Not necessarily. But the huge potential envisaged is still a long way out.
Trump effect on African oil Published by Otavio Veras on 9 January 2017 The Trump presidency could have implications for oil exporters such as Nigeria and Angola.
Nigeria must increase its oil output, says Moody’s Published by Kate Douglas on 6 January 2017 The rating agency expects Nigeria’s oil production to return to two million barrels a day.
Study provides fresh insights into the benefits of mobile money in Kenya Published by Sarah Logan on 6 January 2017 Access to mobile money has reduced poverty in Kenya, particularly among female-headed households.
Nigeria 2017: What can the country do better this year? Published by Kate Douglas on 6 January 2017 We talk to a handful of economists about how Nigeria can have a better year than it had in 2016.
Private equity firm sees healthcare opportunity in Liberia Published by Kate Douglas on 5 January 2017 We talk to TLG Capital’s Saad Sheikh about the firm’s investment in a healthcare service provider in Monrovia.
Development in Africa is on a firm footing – here’s how to take it to the next level Published by Mills Soko on 3 January 2017 2017 looks to be the year the countries hardest hit by the crisis seek to recover.
21 quotes on how to be a better entrepreneur: By Africans for Africans Published by Staff Writer on 23 December 2016 Over the course of this year we spoke to entrepreneurs across the continent who shared their experiences and advice.
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.
Like Uber, but for tutors Published by Justin Probyn on 23 December 2016 A new South African app connects tutors to students, rates the tutors and facilitates payment.
The business of Christmas: Decorating the Mall of Africa Published by Helen Sullivan on 22 December 2016 ‘Deck the halls’ takes on new meaning in the continent’s largest single-phase shopping centre.
