How Botswana is positioning itself as a major diamond hub Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 November 2013 The gravity of the diamond world is shifting towards Botswana due to a new development in which mining company De Beers is moving its sales activities to the Southern African country.
Angola plans to revive its agricultural sector Published by Mohamed Zin El Abidine on 7 November 2013 To aid growth, Angola needs to diversify its economy, focusing on strengthening its food producing industry.
Francophone Africa’s technology sector worth investing in, says businessman Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 November 2013 CTIC Dakar offers training, financing and links with industry players to tech startups in Senegal.
New research reveals Africa has 42 dollar-billionaires Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 November 2013 Wealth-X and UBS census describes the profiles of Africa’s dollar-billionaires.
VIDEO: Solving the challenges faced by agribusinesses in Ghana Published by Kate Douglas on 6 November 2013 Kosi Yankey shares her advice with agribusiness entrepreneurs in Ghana.
Why Evernote is expanding into Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 November 2013 Tech company Evernote is tapping into the growth of knowledge-focused businesses in Africa.
Handsome rewards for investors in Africa funds Published by Staff Writer on 6 November 2013 “Funds participating in the survey provided effective capital preservation and outperformed equity markets in the region.”
Africa can lead in energy, agriculture and manufacturing Published by Staff Writer on 5 November 2013 Young people “want the future to be no different from region to region and natural resources to be used wisely by all”.
Lonely Planet ranks Malawi as a top 10 country to visit in 2014 Published by Kate Douglas on 5 November 2013 Lonely Planet says Malawi’s Majete Wildlife Reserve offers an uncrowded game viewing experience.
Think global, right from the start, says Evernote marketing vice president Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 November 2013 US-based Evernote’s Linda Kozlowski says African tech entrepreneurs should not restrict their businesses to just one country.
Multinational brewers turn to cassava for low-cost beer Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 November 2013 SABMiller and Diageo source cassava from small-scale farmers for their locally-brewed beers.
Moderate downward revisions for sub-Saharan Africa growth outlook, says IMF Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 4 November 2013 The IMF forecasts a positive growth trajectory for the sub-Saharan African region.
China in Africa: New challenges beyond the commodities super cycle Published by Hannah Levinger on 4 November 2013 There are indications that China’s activities in Africa will be more varied in future.
Getting the private sector involved in infrastructure development in SADC Published by Kate Douglas on 4 November 2013 The SADC recognises the importance of public-private partnerships in funding development projects.