Digital technology aiming to empower small-farm owners in east Africa Published by Tina Trinh on 7 February 2017 Mastercard has launched a new digital marketplace for east African farmers to sell their crops and receive payment via their mobile telephones.
In defence of Germany’s Marshall Plan with Africa Published by Adefolake Adeyeye on 7 February 2017 Despite the challenges of investing in Africa, the continent holds many opportunities for German companies.
Planes, trains, and automobiles: East Africa’s massive infrastructure project begins Published by Jill Craig on 6 February 2017 LAPPSET will consist of a 32-berth port on Kenya’s north coast, a railway, an oil pipeline, highways, international airports, and resort cities.
Start-up snapshot: A new way of selling used cars Published by Justin Probyn on 6 February 2017 CarZar is a South African online platform through which users can sell their used cars.
South Africa’s challenging 2016 can be seen in growing office space vacancies Published by Kate Douglas on 3 February 2017 The office vacancy rate is likely to deteriorate further before improving.
Econet’s Kwesé TV looking to take on DStv’s dominance in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 3 February 2017 Kwesé TV is adopting a multi-platform broadcasting strategy and pay-as-you-watch model.
Unleashing Zimbabwe’s tourism potential Published by Otavio Veras on 2 February 2017 Zimbabwe can become a major destination for international travellers from around the world. And, in the process, grow its economy.
Why illegal deforestation in Angola must stop Published by Jose Evangelista on 2 February 2017 Angola has seen its planted forest areas decline by 31% between 2010 and 2013.
Paying the price: Should South Africa ban the EU’s chicken meat dumping? Published by Kate Douglas on 2 February 2017 We talk to experts about potential adverse effects of protecting South Africa’s poultry industry against cheap EU imports.
No-frills hotel chain looking to woo business travellers in east Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 February 2017 Tune Hotels keeps room costs down by offering what it calls a ‘limited service’ – only the bare necessities.
Meet the Boss: Tameron Haralambous, founder and owner, Eco Furniture Design Published by Justin Probyn on 1 February 2017 Founder of eco-friendly furniture company reveals what keeps her up at night.
African passports: The powerful, the weak and the (now) barred from the US Published by Kate Douglas on 30 January 2017 US President Donald Trump has now banned visa access to citizens from three African nations. We look at the continent’s most powerful and weakest passports.
RMB Westport director talks property development opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 January 2017 Michael O’Malley on economic headwinds in Nigeria, and the potential he sees in French-speaking west Africa.
New African railways ride on Chinese loans Published by Salem Solomon and Falastine Iman on 30 January 2017 Funding railways benefits China by connecting ports and facilitating the movement of raw commodities that are badly needed to fuel China’s development.
