Don’t forget about Africa’s debt problem Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 12 September 2019 While it’s fallen out of the news headlines recently, Africa’s debt problem is not going away.
Same story different day for South Africa Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 11 September 2019 Moody’s on Tuesday warned that South Africa’s tenuous credit rating at one notch above ‘junk’ depends on the pace of economic reform.
Startup snapshot: Forget about buying stuff and say hello to renting with Rentoza Published by Staff Writer on 11 September 2019 Rentoza was started by a group of South Africans who were convinced the stuff hiding in their garages should be paying rent for taking up so much space.
Africa’s tourism sector needs less talk, more action Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 10 September 2019 Morocco has agreed a partnership with Ctrip – China’s biggest online travel agency – part of a plan to attract more Chinese tourists.
These 5 start-ups are shaping the future of Africa’s cities Published by Jonathan Hursh and Emmanuel Adegboye on 9 September 2019 By the end of the century, it is estimated that 13 of the world’s 20 largest cities will be in Africa.
Digital ‘leapfrogging’ is easier said than done Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 9 September 2019 Countries in Africa are trailing ‘considerably behind’ developed markets in their share of the digital economy.
Keep an eye on the Sahel Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 6 September 2019 The Sahel’s troubles could have deeper consequences for West Africa.
Can the cybersecurity professionals in South Africa outpace the cybercriminals? Published by Staff Writer on 5 September 2019 South Africa is becoming a hackers’ paradise.
Startup snapshot: HouseAfrica simplifies real estate investment. Not its rewards. Published by Staff Writer on 4 September 2019 Nigeria-based HouseAfrica splits properties into shares, recorded as digital units on a blockchain, thereby empowering previously neglected investors to own real estate.
The journey so far: Temitope Ogunsemo, CEO, Krystal Digital Network Solutions Published by Nelly Murungi on 4 September 2019 ‘I have … embraced the season of failure, learning and capacity building that I have encountered over the years.’
Bigen recognised as Standard Bank’s Top Gender Icon Published by Press Office on 3 September 2019 Bigen received the Top Gender Icon Award for its firm commitment to women empowerment at Standard Bank’s 16th Top Women Awards ceremony.
Four ways to become a ‘business baobab’ in Africa Published by Acha Leke on 3 September 2019 The integration of Africa’s economies offers exciting opportunities for companies that craft bold yet wise geographic expansion strategies.
How can the African private sector woo China? Published by Jinghao Lu on 3 September 2019 By understanding what underlies Chinese overseas financing strategies, African private businesses may be better positioned to leverage Chinese finance.
Meet the Boss: Eran Feinstein, CEO, DPO Group Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 September 2019 ‘I need to know that the people I work with have handled failure and bounced back.’
