Giving wings to Africa’s regional integration Published by Carlos Lopes on 21 September 2016 Though Africa is home to 15% of the world’s population, it accounts for less than 3% of its total air traffic.
Central Africa offers growth potential for airline industry, but challenges remain Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 September 2016 Lufthansa country manager weighs in on regional opportunities.
Djibouti’s strategic location presents opportunities for investment in logistics Published by Kate Douglas on 2 September 2016 We talk to the Africa Finance Corporation’s head of heavy industries to learn more about Djibouti’s opportunities for private sector infrastructural investment.
Brexit shakes Kenya’s logistics industry Published by Staff Writer on 5 July 2016 ‘The Brexit gives Kenya an opportunity to diversify its export markets and seek new opportunities outside our traditional markets.’
Agility seizing opportunities in Africa’s underserved consumer goods industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2016 Few countries have the storage and distribution facilities needed to support the growth of FMCG businesses, says Geoffrey White, CEO for Africa at Agility.
We must move towards establishing an African passport, says AfDB president Published by Kate Douglas on 17 May 2016 According to Akinwumi Adesina, the continent’s rigid visa restrictions are impeding intra-African investment.
Intra-African trade: More talk than action Published by Kate Douglas on 13 May 2016 ‘What you need is political leadership and decisiveness in terms of who is going to do what.’
Rwanda set to become first country to deliver cargo using commercial drones Published by Kate Douglas on 6 May 2016 Drones could leapfrog traditional road and rail infrastructure needs.
Airline sees opportunities in Central Africa’s oil and gas industry, despite low crude prices Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 April 2016 A look at Punto Azul’s strategy.
What Kigali’s new inland port could mean for trade in East Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 8 April 2016 The first phase of the construction of a US$35m inland container logistics centre is currently underway on a 30-hectare plot of land in Rwanda’s capital city.
ASKY Airlines CEO on what it takes to successfully run an African carrier Published by Kate Douglas on 31 March 2016 ‘It is a very challenging environment, not only for foreign carriers, but especially for African carriers.’
Meet the Boss: Henok Teferra, CEO, ASKY Airlines Published by Kate Douglas on 23 March 2016 ‘Being an airline CEO is like being a baby because you wake up every three hours with this or that issue.’
Could these giant $40m blimps help miners bypass Africa’s infrastructure woes? Published by Kate Douglas on 15 February 2016 We look at a new craft that is believed to be eight-times cheaper than using a heavy-lift helicopter to move cargo.
Chad merchants say Boko Haram attacks hurt economic activity Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 1 February 2016 As the terrorists continue to control Nigerian villages, seizing goods and killing traders — especially around Borno state — business activity will continue to decline in Chad.