‘Factory Africa’? Time to get serious about red tape at continent’s borders Published by Philippe Isler on 15 May 2017 Only 5% of FDI into Africa goes into manufacturing, but even with the limited levels of FDI into this sector, it has been a major driver of formal employment.
Namibia is a winning tourist attraction, but could tap deeper into visitors’ wallets Published by Kate Douglas on 15 May 2017 Tourists travelling Namibia have to use their cash sparingly as it can be difficult to draw money at tourist destinations, and many shops and fuel stations only accept cash.
‘It’s good to fail sometimes’: The story of a Kenyan manufacturing business Published by Staff Writer on 12 May 2017 Bharat Shah, vice-chairman and past managing director of Kenafric Industries, shares lessons learned from decades in business.
South African entrepreneur on lessons learnt from Silicon Valley and tough times Published by Kate Douglas on 11 May 2017 SweepSouth has just concluded a series A financing round and is looking to expand outside of South Africa.
Art rides the turbulent winds of 2016, but returns remain impressive for those that stay the course Published by Staff Writer on 10 May 2017 Passion investments such as art can offer superior returns.
Expanding to Botswana? Not a ‘crazy’ idea for South African retailer Published by Justin Probyn on 9 May 2017 Despite having a relatively small population of about 2.2 million people, The Crazy Store sees potential in Botswana.
Rhino campaign: Kenyan wildlife conservancy partners with dating app Tinder Published by Nelly Murungi on 8 May 2017 Sudan, the 43-year-old northern white rhino, has joined dating app Tinder.
Meet the Boss: Kevin Lennett, managing director, The Crazy Store Published by Justin Probyn on 7 May 2017 Kevin Lennett answers our questions.
Africa – a hub of opportunities waiting to be unlocked Published by KPMG Africa on 3 May 2017 Africa’s growth and development is intimately linked to infrastructure development, and in many instances, the lack thereof.
Startup snapshot: Ingredients and recipes delivered to your doorstep Published by Justin Probyn on 2 May 2017 All you have to do is cook.
These are Africa’s most powerful passports Published by John McKenna on 2 May 2017 Some African countries enjoying similar travel rights to Europeans, while others fare little better than residents of war-torn Syria.
Lagos now ranked among world’s cheapest cities in USD terms Published by Justin Probyn on 1 May 2017 Nigeria has been experiencing significant economic headwinds due to the fall in the price of oil.
Rural electrification in Africa: An economic development opportunity? Published by Jean-Michel Huet and Aurelien Boiteau on 30 April 2017 Decentralised power generation projects – based on renewable energies – could be the key to unlocking this high-potential market.
Property opportunities in Africa: What we can learn from Mara Delta’s portfolio Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 April 2017 What Mara Delta’s investments reveal about opportunities in Africa’s property sector.