Doing business in rural Africa: Strategies for success Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 17 July 2017 Taking advantage of the business opportunities offered by Africa’s rural communities is a long-term, resource-intensive exercise requiring a highly-focused approach.
Moroccan tech entrepreneur has a solution to combat illegal fishing Published by Kate Douglas on 10 July 2017 Drones controlled by special artificial intelligence software cost a fraction of operating traditional surveillance planes.
Off the beaten track: Unpacking South Sudan’s business opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 July 2017 Local businesspeople suggest the news coming out of the country is not always reflective of the real dynamics on the ground.
OPINION: Pilotless commercial flights are coming. What it means for safety Published by Michael Otieno on 1 July 2017 Nairobi-based aviation consultant Michael Otieno considers pilotless flying and safety.
Green airports of the future Published by Michael Otieno on 20 June 2017 When it comes to “green airports” in Africa, South Africa is ahead with three solar-powered domestic airports.
Silk Road reloaded Published by Keith Crane and Michelle Bach on 17 June 2017 The humbly named Belt and Road Initiative is anything but humble.
Jambojet on moving beyond Kenya and learning from the failure of other African airlines Published by Kate Douglas on 8 June 2017 We talk to the airline’s CEO about his strategy for regional expansion.
New railway halves travel time from Nairobi to Mombasa Published by Mwamoyo Hamza on 5 June 2017 The standard-gauge railway was built with the help of loans from the Chinese government.
Visa-free travel in Africa for Africans: Ghana makes most progress Published by Kate Douglas on 2 June 2017 Africa’s most welcoming countries.
Daily, not monthly, insurance premiums a better deal for Kenya’s matatu operators Published by Kate Douglas on 30 May 2017 Company spots gap in the market.
Warehousing entrepreneur shifts focus from Russia to Kenya Published by Kate Douglas on 22 May 2017 We interview Toby Selman about his big idea for grade-A warehousing in select African markets.
These are Africa’s most powerful passports Published by John McKenna on 2 May 2017 Some African countries enjoying similar travel rights to Europeans, while others fare little better than residents of war-torn Syria.
Good links to the hinterland: The key to efficient overland transport Published by Patrick Claes on 28 April 2017 Rail and roads – with all their respective advantages – compete to provide the continent with an infrastructure and forge links to its ports.
Africa’s crawl towards regional integration Published by Mark Winter on 25 April 2017 Much more is required if Africa is to solve its regional integration issues and live up to its promise.