Africa ‘has potential to grab global manufacturing opportunity’ Published by Kate Douglas on 9 January 2014 Africa should focus on developing a range of economic activities and the skills to match these.
Will Africa’s natural resources boom benefit the poor? Published by Anand Rajaram on 9 January 2014 Anand Rajaram highlights the need to ensure revenues from oil, gas and mining benefit African populations.
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.
Kenya warned against economic complacency Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 January 2014 IMF managing director Christine Lagarde applauds Kenya’s recent economic gains.
How three agribusinesses have improved their engagement with smallholders Published by Kate Douglas on 8 January 2014 Three agribusinesses which have addressed the challengers of sourcing quality produce from smallholder farmers.
What does the failure of Woolworths say about Nigeria? Published by Kate Douglas on 7 January 2014 Woolworths may not have succeeded in Nigeria, but many other South African retailers are doing well.
Five lessons learnt from doing business research in Africa Published by Mohamed Zin El Abidine on 7 January 2014 Conducting business in the continent can often be challenging, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun.
VIDEO: Tonee Ndungu’s 10 tips for entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 6 January 2014 Kenyan entrepreneur Tonee Ndungu outlines factors to achieving success in business.
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.
Addressing the need to open Africa’s skies Published by Lee Crawfurd on 3 January 2014 At present over a quarter of air routes in Africa are served by only one carrier.
Report highlights 2014 trends in mergers and acquisitions Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 January 2014 The Deal Drivers Africa report forecasts M&A activity in Africa for next year.
Four things you need to know about doing business in North Africa Published by Abdoulaye Mar Dieye on 27 December 2013 Despite their geographical proximity, the countries of North Africa vary greatly. While some nations are still dealing with the effects of the Arab Spring, it is business as usual in others.
Our top 10 most read articles of 2013 Published by Staff Writer on 24 December 2013 How we made it in Africa rounds up the 10 articles that were read the most this year.
Our top five Meet the Boss interviews of 2013 Published by Staff Writer on 23 December 2013 We highlight our most prominent interviews with business bosses.
