Is the ‘Compact with Africa’ working? Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 19 November 2019 German chancellor Angela Merkel is hosting heads of state from twelve African countries in Berlin today.
The journey so far: Abisola Tolu-Odutola, CEO, Mumspring Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 November 2019 ‘As an entrepreneur, everyone is your boss: your employees, your investors, your customers. You now have multiple bosses.’
Private equity in Africa: why you need a long-term view Published by Investec on 18 November 2019 Despite the hurdles, opportunities abound in Africa for private equity – but innovation and a long-term approach are needed.
The journey so far: Brigitha Faustin, founder, OBRI Tanzania Published by Nelly Murungi on 18 November 2019 ‘If you only focus on networking, your chances of success in the business world are, at best, slim.’
Entrepreneurship takes more than motivational rhetoric Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 18 November 2019 Like all business, entrepreneurship doesn’t take place in a vacuum.
NJ Ayuk: A new era in Africa – all of the ingredients for success Published by NJ Ayuk on 18 November 2019 When you combine the people working for a better African future with the steady flow of opportunities we’re seeing in oil and gas, great things can happen.
Travelling in Africa is – slowly – getting easier Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 15 November 2019 Forty-seven countries have maintained or improved visa access in the last 12 months.
It’s crunch time for South African Airways Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 14 November 2019 South African Airways has cancelled all domestic, regional, and international flights on November 15 and 16 due to a planned strike.
Modern workplaces – upskilling Africa’s workforce for the needs of tomorrow Published by Chrystele Dumont on 13 November 2019 New technology is sweeping across Africa, giving businesses exciting opportunities that didn’t exist only a few years ago.
Do the BRICS still matter? Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 13 November 2019 In purely economic terms the BRICS have not lived up to expectations, but the BRICS have never been just about economics.
ITFC doubles its trade finance and development efforts in OIC markets Published by Press Office on 12 November 2019 The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) has announced significant progress in its trade financing initiatives in the third quarter of 2019.
Soldiers alone won’t solve militancy in the Sahel Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 12 November 2019 Any long-term solution must address the broader issues of chronic underdevelopment, compounded by climate change, and weak states.
Sudan’s honeymoon period is already over Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 11 November 2019 Sudan needs $5 billion in budget support to avoid economic collapse, and has enough foreign currency reserves for just a few weeks.
Agribusiness: Africa’s new investment frontier Published by Mariam Yinusa and Edward Mabaya on 11 November 2019 Africa’s agribusiness sector is expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030.