Oil and mining to be the backbone of East Africa’s economic growth Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 May 2014 Oil, gas and mining developments could have positive spill-over effects for the rest of the economy.
Finding the right chord: A look at integration in North Africa Published by Duncan Pickard on 2 May 2014 The countries of North Africa trade and invest less in each other’s economies than any other region in the world.
Why failure is sometimes a good thing Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 May 2014 Sam Gichuru, CEO of Nairobi-based startup accelerator Nailab, says there are many lessons to be learned in failure.
Meet the Boss: Jameel Verjee, founder and CEO, Diar Capital Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 May 2014 “I have huge plans but I have learnt the hard way to think one day at a time.”
Inside Bob Diamond and Ashish Thakkar’s new banking group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 April 2014 How two business moguls teamed up to create a pan-African financial services group.
It’s important to surround yourself with the right people, says social entrepreneur Published by Staff Writer on 30 April 2014 At the age of 14, Neftaly Malatjie decided it was time to make a difference in his poverty-stricken community, Diepsloot.
Hunting for Eurobonds Published by Jocelyne Sambira on 30 April 2014 Views split on sub-Saharan Africa’s debut in the international markets.
Free Facebook – a way for African mobile operators to boost internet use? Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 April 2014 “Facebook has been a fantastic driver of data on mobile networks.”
Investor behind CityBlue Hotels sees gap for African mid-market hospitality brand Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 April 2014 Dubai-based investor plans to roll out CityBlue Hotels across continent.
Madagascar: So close, yet so far away Published by Emilie Filou on 28 April 2014 Madagascar needs to do more to nurture business relationships with the rest of Africa.
Will West Africa’s proposed ‘eco’ currency ever float? Published by Ronak Gopaldas on 28 April 2014 Plans to launch a common currency flounder in West Africa.
Ethiopians hope startups turn into business success Published by Marthe Van Der Wolf on 28 April 2014 Youth entrepreneurship is big in East Africa, but relatively new to Ethiopia.
South Africa dominates ranking of continent’s top airports Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 April 2014 South Africa may no longer be Africa’s biggest economy but its airports are still the best in the continent.
How this Kenyan business is tapping into the organic farming market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 April 2014 Eco Fuels Kenya produces organic fertilisers and biofuel from the Croton nut.