Ghana’s ‘new path’ for handling oil revenue Published by Efam Dovi on 9 December 2012 When the oil rigs started pumping crude off the coast of Ghana’s Western Region in December 2009, many people hoped for better living standards and development.
Africa’s consumer story has legs, but needs better understanding Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 December 2012 David Cowan, a senior economist for Africa at Citigroup, believes there needs to be a better understanding of the continent’s growing middle class.
Can Ghana position itself as the ‘Bangalore of West Africa’? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 December 2012 How we made it in Africa caught up with Eric Osiakwan, a tech investor and a director of Ghana Cyber City.
New exclusive banking service for Kenya’s rich Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 December 2012 “Our aim is to bring exclusivity back to banking.”
Low-cost airline fastjet could enter South African market, maybe before Christmas Published by Femi Adewunmi on 4 December 2012 New African low-cost airline fastjet could soon enter the South African market, possibly before Christmas.
Malawi – from agricultural success story to food crisis Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 4 December 2012 Once again Malawi finds itself in a tight spot. A food crisis set off by erratic rains, rising food prices and economic hardships is slowly unfolding.
Lights, camera, action! How Nollywood is boosting travel in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 4 December 2012 Nollywood, Nigeria’s enormous film industry, is boosting intra-regional tourism and travel in Africa.
Kobo targets South African e-reader market Published by Staff Writer on 4 December 2012 “We hope to transform the digital publishing market by making more e-books available to more people throughout South Africa.”
Savannah Fund’s Mbwana Alliy outlines what he looks for in a startup Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 December 2012 Mbwana Alliy, managing partner of the Savannah Fund, is looking to invest in high growth, high risk startups.
How to profit from Africa’s different consumer groups Published by Kate Douglas on 2 December 2012 A recent report reveals some interesting consumer behaviour trends that can help retailers better understand the needs of their African customers.
Worried about rising farmworker wages? Manage labour costs with Time Management Solutions Published by Promotional Feature on 1 December 2012 The TMS system is an easy-to-use, time saving means to electronically record and budget for labour-related costs on a farm.
China-Africa trade hits new highs, but there is reason to worry Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 November 2012 Trade between Africa and China are at all time highs, but the terms are mostly dictated by China.
Starwood CEO explains why he wants to build more hotels in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 28 November 2012 “We like to say that we will enter markets before it is even obvious that we should be there because by the time it is obvious, we want to be up and running.”
M-Shwari: Kenya takes another step towards boosting financial inclusion Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 November 2012 “M-Shwari is a transformational service: saving is no longer the privilege of an elite.”