New railway halves travel time from Nairobi to Mombasa Published by Mwamoyo Hamza on 5 June 2017 The standard-gauge railway was built with the help of loans from the Chinese government.
What Uganda needs to do to manufacture more and crack export markets Published by Sarah Logan on 5 June 2017 Ugandan firms need to start carving out niches in globalised production chains.
Visa-free travel in Africa for Africans: Ghana makes most progress Published by Kate Douglas on 2 June 2017 Africa’s most welcoming countries.
Swimming caps for big hair: Entrepreneur identifies untapped opportunity Published by Justin Probyn on 2 June 2017 We talk to Nomvuyo Treffers, founder of Cape Town-based swimwear brand Swimma.
Brand ambassadorship: The dos and don’ts Published by Kate Douglas on 1 June 2017 We speak to an expert in the field.
Insight into the lives of Africa’s middle class Published by Jaco Maritz and Justin Probyn on 30 May 2017 Middle-class consumers earn on average $12.3 a day, live in relatively small households, and typically don’t have a car.
Pension funds, insurance companies as key drivers of regional integration Published by John Schellhase on 30 May 2017 Survey shows regional institutional investor base expanding due to favourable demographics.
Daily, not monthly, insurance premiums a better deal for Kenya’s matatu operators Published by Kate Douglas on 30 May 2017 Company spots gap in the market.
Meet the Boss: Jaco Lotz, International Business Development Executive, ADvTECH Published by Staff Writer on 29 May 2017 ‘I’ve been frequently exposed to new challenges through changes in my career path.’
Growing resistance to South African products on the continent. Here’s why Published by Kate Douglas on 29 May 2017 Nigel Gwynne-Evans, from South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry, looks at the growing protectionist measures facing South African products on the continent.
Can off-grid electricity power Africa? Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 28 May 2017 The industry has evolved from a collection of charities handing out solar panels to a real business opportunity.
Selling food in Africa: What we can learn from this company’s challenges Published by Kate Douglas on 25 May 2017 Pioneer Foods is eyeing acquisitions in strategic African markets as it looks to curb export-related challenges.
A closer look at Lumos’ pay-as-you-go solar business in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 24 May 2017 Lumos has installed close to 40,000 solar units in the country.
Africa’s digital rise hooked on innovation Published by Eleni Mourdoukoutas on 23 May 2017 Engineers are adapting technology to suit the specific needs and dynamics of the continent.