African countries weak as individuals, powerful as collectives Published by Kate Douglas on 6 May 2015 For potential to be truly realised, African economies need to view each other less as competitors, and more as economic partners.
Africa’s overlapping trade blocs trigger illegal trade Published by Kate Douglas on 30 April 2015 A look at how overlapping membership of trade regimes can trigger illegal trade, using Kenya’s sugar sector as an example.
Widespread adoption of open skies policies still key to Africa’s economic growth Published by James Geldenhuys on 2 April 2015 While Africa is home to 12% of the world’s population, it still accounts for less than 1% of the global air service market.
Wheelbarrows of dollars: Understanding informal trade in East Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 17 March 2015 Informal trade shouldn’t be crushed, but rather formalised using incentives, says Ecobank research head.
Financing boda-bodas in Uganda: Where banks say no, this entrepreneur says yes Published by Kate Douglas on 12 March 2015 Michael Wilkerson is one of the founders of Tugende, a company that offers a lease-to-own model to help Ugandan boda-boda drivers own their own motorcycle.
Airline Flydubai increasing its business on the continent Published by Kate Douglas on 10 March 2015 UAE’s low-cost airline Flydubai is increasing its routes to several destinations in northern and eastern Africa.
South Africa’s newest low-cost airline has pan-African ambitions Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2015 Skywise, South Africa’s newest low-cost airline, has its eyes set on becoming a regional carrier.
Moving towards a cashless public transport system in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 January 2015 The ‘My1963’ card enables passengers to pay their fares without using cash.
Start-up snapshot: Delivering medication in Cape Town’s largest township Published by Kate Douglas on 18 December 2014 Sizwe Nzima and his team deliver chronic medication to 770 patients in Khayelitsha, at a minimum cost of R10 ($0.87) per delivery.
Why a new fund is targeting intra-Africa trade Published by Kate Douglas on 17 December 2014 COMESA is set to see up to US$1bn injection with new trade finance fund.
Start-up snapshot: Warehouse stocktaking using drones Published by Kate Douglas on 9 December 2014 Five questions with Jasper Pons, the man behind the South African start-up, DroneScan.
Aviation: Africa’s sleeping industry Published by Ali Mhamedi on 21 November 2014 Africa’s growing middle class will push demand for safe and reliable air travel
The changing face of Lagos Published by Anna Rosenberg on 3 November 2014 My recent visit to Lagos has changed my perception of Nigeria’s commercial capital.
Zambia – landlocked or land lucky? Published by Kate Douglas on 31 October 2014 “I believe being landlocked in the middle of Africa is now potentially a great advantage,” says Robin Miller of REIZ.