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.
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.
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.
Six ideas to make a success of your African-based business in 2014 Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 December 2013 DHL country managers provide tips on doing business across the continent.
London: The playground of rich Nigerians Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 December 2013 An article in British magazine Tatler describes the lavish lifestyles of wealthy Nigerians living in London.
Why Niger might offer better opportunities for business than you think Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 November 2013 Niger boasts opportunities in the mining, retail and property industries.
Meet the Boss: Polycarp Igathe, MD, Vivo Energy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 November 2013 Vivo Energy MD advises entrepreneurs to have focus and move with speed.
Africa should focus on economic diversity Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 November 2013 Professor Lemma Senbet urges African economies not to base growth only on natural resources.
Business tempo picking up in Tanzania Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 November 2013 “These days the economy is opening up. Infrastructure is improving. Mobile phone penetration is growing. If Tanzania continues on this path the country should be in a very good position in the next decade.”
Meet the Boss: TAD Watts, managing director, Boskovic Air Charters Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 November 2013 Aviation boss highlights security as an issue Kenya needs to address.
AfDB reports significant opportunities of shale gas production in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 8 November 2013 It is vital that shale gas production be accompanied by good environmental planning and management.
Angola plans to revive its agricultural sector Published by Mohamed Zin El Abidine on 7 November 2013 To aid growth, Angola needs to diversify its economy, focusing on strengthening its food producing industry.
New research reveals Africa has 42 dollar-billionaires Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 November 2013 Wealth-X and UBS census describes the profiles of Africa’s dollar-billionaires.
China in Africa: New challenges beyond the commodities super cycle Published by Hannah Levinger on 4 November 2013 There are indications that China’s activities in Africa will be more varied in future.