Nigerian shopping more sophisticated, but consumers under pressure Published by KPMG Africa on 13 September 2016 Despite Nigeria’s rich investment potential, some serious challenges for retailers to set up shop persist.
Five countries, often overlooked, poised for 5%-plus growth Published by Eve Strauss on 12 September 2016 Strong growth in the face of challenging economic conditions across the continent.
The slow road to recovery for South Africa’s economy Published by Dave Mohr and Izak Odendaal on 12 September 2016 Looking ahead, the key factors that will determine the extent of the recovery are the direction of the rand, with its important influence on inflation, interest rates and general sentiment.
Is the Italy-Africa relationship taking off? Published by Antonio Pilogallo on 9 September 2016 Italy has demonstrated a renewed interest in the continent in recent years.
Why Chad is sponsoring a French football team Published by Kate Douglas on 8 September 2016 FC Metz’s new player jerseys now bear the slogan, ‘Tchad: Oasis du Sahel’ (‘Chad: Oasis of the Sahel’). Here is why.
Fashion blog and online store expands to brick-and-mortar outlet Published by Nelly Murungi on 7 September 2016 Commercialising Kenyan design
Are South African fashion retailers feeling pressure from global brands? Published by Kate Douglas on 7 September 2016 Analysts weigh in on how the entrance of retailers like H&M and Cotton On are impacting the performance of local players.
Development investors commit $660m for African financial services providers Published by Justin Probyn on 7 September 2016 Arise hopes to grow assets, spread across 20 countries, to $1bn by 2022.
Seven innovative companies meeting Africa’s renewable energy needs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 September 2016 Six hundred million people currently lack access to reliable grid-connected electricity in sub-Saharan Africa – these companies have solutions.
From Wall Street to e-commerce in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 6 September 2016 Olatorera Oniru cashed in her corporate career and savings to start an e-commerce platform in Nigeria.
East Africa’s second-tier cities hold untapped potential Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 6 September 2016 Throughout East Africa there are unrealised opportunities to better serve consumers in secondary cities and towns.
How to build winning businesses in Africa: 10 minutes with Massmart Published by Martyn Davies on 6 September 2016 Talking business with Massmart’s chairman Kuseni Dlamini.
Sketchy infrastructure an impediment to growth Published by Amadou Sy on 6 September 2016 Inadequate infrastructure limits the continent’s economic progress, but funding roads, ports, and power projects is difficult.
Liquor giant feels the pinch of hard-hit Angolan economy Published by Kate Douglas on 2 September 2016 Distell credits the drop in its African sales to challenges in Angola.