Internet access is no longer a luxury across Africa Published by Joel Macharia on 31 March 2014 Fibre-optic internet cables could leap-frog Africa into the future.
Kenya setting the scene for business in East Africa, says analyst Published by Anna Rosenberg on 27 March 2014 Anna Rosenberg finds that Kenya is ahead of other East African countries in many areas.
Burundi – more than black coffee and banana beer Published by Tielman Nieuwoudt on 21 March 2014 This landlocked East African country has good potential for growth.
Meet the Boss: Willem Alexander Hondius, CEO, Jambojet Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 March 2014 The CEO of Kenya’s new low-cost airline advises entrepreneurs to learn from their disappointments.
Busting the myths about industrialisation in Africa Published by Carlos Lopes on 25 February 2014 Africa’s need to aggressively pursue the industrialisation path has become more compelling.
Unlocking Africa’s mining potential: The IFC’s three areas of development Published by Kate Douglas on 11 February 2014 Consolidating maps of where minerals lie and developing local procurement and infrastructure are key to mining in Africa.
Under construction: ‘Niger is like a newborn country’ Published by Gaicha Saddy on 30 January 2014 After a decade of little growth, Gaïcha Saddy is positively surprised by recent development projects in Niger.
Kenyan architect goes a long way in solving sanitation issues in slums Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 January 2014 By building toilet and shower facilities David Kuria’s Ecotact has greatly improved hygiene in informal settlements.
South African retailers have much to gain in Nigeria, says Broll Published by Staff Writer on 13 January 2014 Despite Woolworths’s failure, there are big opportunities for South African retailers in Nigeria.
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.
Kenya warned against economic complacency Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 January 2014 IMF managing director Christine Lagarde applauds Kenya’s recent economic gains.
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.
