South Africa has avoided dreaded junk status. But the economy is far from healthy Published by Patrick Bond on 6 December 2016 This week the main question to ponder is why South Africa was not downgraded all the way to junk.
Banking in east Africa: Finding a successful strategy amid increased competition Published by Jeff Aludo on 5 December 2016 There is no place for middle-of-the-road players in the coming years, writes Jeff Aludo.
Profit-making idea: The number one country to invest in long-term Published by Staff Writer on 2 December 2016 According to major fund investors, Nigeria is the country to watch.
The Somaliland entrepreneur solving problems unique to his home Published by Kate Douglas on 2 December 2016 ‘In Somaliland there are a lot of untapped areas and unfulfilled needs,’ says Mohamed Abdilahi Dahir.
Illicit financial flows out of Africa must be stopped Published by Roger Atindehou on 30 November 2016 They’re costing the continent up to $50 billion a year.
African debt capital markets resilient in face of growth challenges Published by Staff Writer on 30 November 2016 Africa’s rapidly growing and deepening debt capital markets have met the challenges of 2016 with both resilience and innovation.
Why China’s WeChat is paying South Africans to eat Big Macs Published by Kate Douglas on 25 November 2016 Messaging platform WeChat partners with McDonald’s in bid to gain traction in South Africa.
‘The future of banking in Africa lies with banks, not fintech’ Published by Kate Douglas on 16 November 2016 The success of mobile payments and microloans companies has led many to believe otherwise.
From cows to cars: Where this insurer sees potential in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 9 November 2016 Liberty sees growth coming from African markets beyond South Africa.
Profile: ‘It pays to solve a really big problem,’ says Iyinoluwa Aboyeji Published by Justin Probyn on 3 November 2016 The Nigerian entrepreneur has three start-ups behind him. His fourth, Flutterwave, was launched this year.
How calling your mother can help you get a micro-loan in Kenya Published by Kate Douglas on 1 November 2016 Micro-loan provider, Tala, uses smartphone data to determine credit scores.
What it’s like to be a small business in Nigeria Published by Gbenga Onalaja on 31 October 2016 Kehinde Oyeleke, CEO of SME funding firm Seedvest, on operating in a recession and what small loans mean to a business.
Private equity firm Abraaj on doing deals in a more volatile Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 17 October 2016 Many markets are still experiencing higher growth than most western countries
Former Jumia COO launches Nigeria’s first online-only bank Published by Justin Probyn on 13 October 2016 In its initial phase, Lidya will offer only unsecured business loans to small and medium-sized enterprises.
