Africa: Continent of advertising opportunity Published by Staff Writer on 16 October 2013 “The vast majority of people will experience the internet for the first time on a small feature phone.”
DRC plans significant investments in power generation and agriculture Published by Peter Clottey on 15 October 2013 The DRC’s planned energy project is also aimed at alleviating poverty and aiding industrialisation.
‘I want to be in the oil and gas game,’ says Kenya’s Gina Din-Kariuki Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 October 2013 Businesswoman Gina Din-Kariuki invests in Kenya’s oil and gas industry.
Survey finds Africa’s growing economies fail to trickle down Published by Thuso Khumalo on 3 October 2013 Despite growth across the continent, the majority of Africans still live below the bread line.
Private equity inflows will account for ‘half of FDI into East Africa in five years’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 October 2013 East Africa is “an attractive destination” for private equity funding.
Kenyan startup offers buyers credit for a solar power system via mobile technology Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 October 2013 M-KOPA enables low income households to buy a d.light solar home system on an instalment basis.
Zimbabwe is in a position to attract investors, says CEO Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 September 2013 Zimbabwe’s rich mineral resources will drive economic growth in the country.
Consumer growth is a reality in Liberia, says local Coca-Cola bottler Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 September 2013 The Coca-Cola Company has a plan to empower women through its 5by20 programme.
High African growth rates distort the real development image Published by Dianna Games on 20 August 2013 “How many times have you heard that many of the fastest-growing economies in the world at the moment are in Africa?”
Notes from the Nigerian frontier Published by Mark Mobius on 19 August 2013 Despite some political and economic instability, Nigeria offers a range of investment and growth opportunities.
Burundi promoting its business opportunities to South African SMEs Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2013 Burundi is looking to position itself as a business and trade hub.
Why Africa should have a regional approach to its energy development Published by Ken Opalo on 19 July 2013 A key area that will require greater and smarter investment to fuel the region’s economic growth will be the energy sector.
Tony Elumelu: ‘The age of aid is ending – it is now time for the private sector to lead’ Published by Tony Elumelu on 8 July 2013 Last week was the first time, in my memory, that a US president came to Africa with investment at the top of his agenda.
General Electric to expand its investments in Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 2 July 2013 General Electric is in the process of expanding its investments into sub-Saharan Africa as part of the recently announced Power Initiative.
