Islamic finance could be the answer to Africa’s growth problems Published by Adnan Ahmed Yousif and Ali Adnan Ibrahim on 9 October 2017 Islamic finance can increase access to finance and can help bridge the infrastructure gap in Africa.
South African company tapping into low-carb diet trend with ‘pasta from veg’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 October 2017 We ask Bruce Glazer, joint CEO at Dew Crisp, about business opportunities in the low-carb space.
Startup snapshot: Capitalising on the continent’s mobile marketing opportunity Published by Justin Probyn on 6 October 2017 ‘… we paid the so-called school-fees of learning the business and failing a lot along the way.’
Lions (still) on the move: Growth in Africa’s consumer sector Published by McKinsey on 3 October 2017 Africa remains a high-potential region, but growth is concentrated in a few markets and income segments.
Tanzania: Entrepreneur overcomes financing challenges to launch cashew business Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 3 October 2017 YYTZ Agro-Processing focuses on exporting cashew nuts from Tanzania.
Rwanda dials up investment opportunities by playing to its strengths Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 October 2017 Why Rwanda? What opportunities are there for business to leverage the country’s welcoming environment?
Here’s why South Africa’s online shoppers keep coming back for more Published by Mercy Mpinganjira on 2 October 2017 Four main factors influenced consumers’ attitudes and intentions to shop at a particular online store again.
Michio Kaku on how technology will impact the world in the coming 20 years Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 October 2017 … and where the money-making opportunities will be in this new economy.
Entering the fintech space – what you need to know from a legal perspective Published by Daniel Van Zuydam on 29 September 2017 Four tips for entrepreneurs or start-ups on how to overcome the legal challenges of entering the fintech market.
The business case for Cameroon’s first premier cinema Published by Justin Probyn on 27 September 2017 The cinema will add to the leisure and entertainment offering at the new Douala Grand Mall.
Mobile financial services in Africa: Winning the battle for the customer Published by Mutsa Chironga and team on 26 September 2017 To compete in Africa’s diverse mobile money markets, banks must offer distinctive services.
Did historic court ruling wipe out nearly US$1bn from Kenya’s stock exchange? Published by Africa Check on 26 September 2017 What do the numbers show?
Aviation outlook in Africa: Clear skies or turbulence ahead? Published by Richard Li on 25 September 2017 Africa represents only about 2% of the global aviation industry.
The challenges facing West Africa’s chocolate industry Published by Victoria Crandall on 25 September 2017 West Africa, the world’s leading cocoa producer, is grappling with the aftermath of a disastrous 2016/17 cocoa season.
