East Africa the new Caribbean? The tourism case for promoting regions Published by Helen Sullivan on 12 December 2016 A new report looks at the value of encouraging travel to regions rather than countries.
How Jumia is trying to beat traditional retail in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 12 December 2016 Jumia Market’s MD explains what the e-commerce group is doing to win customers over.
Profit-making idea: How to score government contracts Published by Staff Writer on 12 December 2016 The website that publishes $90 billion worth of government and development bank contracts a year.
Six of the world’s 41 megacities will be in Africa by 2030 Published by Julia Bello-Schunemann and Ciara Aucoin on 11 December 2016 The existing trio of Cairo, Lagos and Kinshasa will be joined by Johannesburg, Luanda and Dar es Salaam.
How to start manufacturing in Africa – without experience or capital Published by Kate Douglas on 8 December 2016 Lessons from first-time manufacturers who built their businesses from the ground up.
Africa’s immediate growth prospects have slowed, but with differing regional dynamics Published by EY Africa on 7 December 2016 Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth forecasts for 2016 have fallen to a two decade low.
Unpacking sub-Saharan Africa’s online retail industry Published by Jaco Maritz & Helen Sullivan on 7 December 2016 A comprehensive look at where the industry is headed in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.
Ghana’s first pension fund targeting the informal sector Published by Kate Douglas on 6 December 2016 The for-profit company sees opportunity in a market that’s been largely ignored.
South Africa has avoided dreaded junk status. But the economy is far from healthy Published by Patrick Bond on 6 December 2016 This week the main question to ponder is why South Africa was not downgraded all the way to junk.
It’s time to rethink medical insurance Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 6 December 2016 The market for healthcare in Africa is worth about $35bn.
Banking in east Africa: Finding a successful strategy amid increased competition Published by Jeff Aludo on 5 December 2016 There is no place for middle-of-the-road players in the coming years, writes Jeff Aludo.
Profit-making idea: The number one country to invest in long-term Published by Staff Writer on 2 December 2016 According to major fund investors, Nigeria is the country to watch.
The Somaliland entrepreneur solving problems unique to his home Published by Kate Douglas on 2 December 2016 ‘In Somaliland there are a lot of untapped areas and unfulfilled needs,’ says Mohamed Abdilahi Dahir.
Why are African food companies struggling to compete with foreign products? Published by Kate Douglas on 2 December 2016 The market is growing fast, but continues to be dominated by imports.
