Africa may be the next factory to the world Published by Joe DeCapua on 29 October 2013 “Regional integration basically is about really facilitating movement in a region, in a zone, in a country, within a country.”
Russian technology company eyes Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2013 Fairwaves’s small base station enables mobile phone users in unconnected regions to make calls within a 10km radius.
Nigeria’s Interswitch founder says it should have expanded into Africa sooner Published by Kate Douglas on 28 October 2013 Growing its electronic payments business, Interswitch Limited is concerned with creating jobs.
Somali diaspora drawn back to Mogadishu Published by Gabe Joselow on 28 October 2013 Somalis living abroad are now returning home and taking up opportunities to rebuild their country.
GDP forecasts for four rapid-growth markets in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 25 October 2013 EY report forecasts growth rates for Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa.
African Land Investments to buy shopping malls and office complexes Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 October 2013 “It was high time for somebody to set up a venture or a company that is going to be looking at acquiring completed properties.”
Understanding local payment methods is the key to African e-commerce success Published by Staff Writer on 25 October 2013 Nigeria’s Interswitch Verve and M-Pesa in Kenya are mobile payment systems online merchants need to know how to use.
Top Nigerian entrepreneur shares three ways for companies to retain employees Published by Kate Douglas on 24 October 2013 Training and retaining high quality staff is an important task for African firms.
Architect cashes in on Kenya’s growing property industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 October 2013 Denmark-born architect has designed and built residential and hospitality projects in Kenya.
Africa’s ‘glass with attitude’ Published by Mark Mobius on 24 October 2013 Diamonds continue to be an important resource and source of wealth in many African countries.
How oil is affecting Ghana’s economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 October 2013 Taking a closer look at the impact that Ghana’s young oil industry is having on the economy.
Africa’s Luanda and Juba in the top five most expensive oil towns for expats Published by Kate Douglas on 23 October 2013 International surveys show the high cost of living in oil producing African cities.
Africa could start attracting more global manufacturing companies, says economist Published by Staff Writer on 23 October 2013 The continent could start to attract manufacturing companies that require lower-skilled labour.
Climbing value chains: Options for African policy makers Published by Jean-Guy Afrika on 23 October 2013 There are opportunities for African firms to integrate into regional and global value chains.