Pushing African agribusiness to $1tr mark Published by Kingsley Ighobor and Aissata Haidara on 19 March 2014 African agribusiness is set for a huge leap, according to a World Bank report.
‘Phenomenal’ growth expected in Nairobi’s commercial real estate market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 March 2014 The construction of high-rise buildings around Kenya’s capital points to the growing property sector.
German agriculture boss endorses foreign investment in African farming Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 March 2014 “I don’t think you have a region in the world with a bigger opportunity than Africa,” says agribusiness boss.
Being a first-mover: Opportunities in Africa’s hospitality industry Published by Kate Douglas on 18 March 2014 Investors are seeing potential for hotel and property development in post-conflict and frontier markets.
Approaching education differently is key to transforming Africa’s future Published by Riaan Steenberg on 18 March 2014 Education on our continent is in something of a crisis, and action is needed quickly.
Jambojet plans to shake up East Africa’s airline industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 March 2014 Low-cost carrier Jambojet, a subsidiary of Kenya Airways, is set take to the skies on April 1.
Consumer market investment prospects in Nigeria revealed Published by KPMG Africa on 17 March 2014 A Q&A session with KPMG partner Toyin Gbagi highlights potential for business in the West African nation.
Meet the Boss: Yolisa Phahle, CEO, M-Net Published by Kate Douglas on 17 March 2014 Television channel boss would like to see transformation in South Africa’s TV and film industry.
‘You have to risk it to make it,’ says Kenyan fashion designer Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 March 2014 Wambui Mukenyi’s fashion label of the same name has been well received.
Seeing investment opportunities in post-war Liberia and Sierra Leone Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 March 2014 The West Africa Venture Fund hopes to stimulate economies affected by years of conflict.
Sub-Saharan Africa: A major potential revenue opportunity for digital payments Published by McKinsey on 14 March 2014 Sub-Saharan Africa offers tantalising potential for mobile financial services, but as yet there have been few success stories.
Is ‘the dark continent’ set to light the way? Published by Dina Burger on 14 March 2014 Developing African leaders of the future is the best way to ensure the success of the continent.
Insight into how Africa uses Twitter Published by Staff Writer on 14 March 2014 Johannesburg is Africa’s most active city on Twitter.
Putting Malawi on the radar as a tourism destination Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 March 2014 One of Africa’s “best-kept secrets”, Malawi is set for growth in its tourism and hospitality industry.
