ITFC to mark 10 years of sub-Saharan Africa investment at upcoming Rebranding Africa Forum Published by Press Office on 27 September 2018 Since 2008, ITFC has provided around US$4bn of financing to support trade development in the sub-Saharan Africa region.
Manufacturing in Nigeria: Status, challenges and opportunities Published by Rafiq Raji on 27 September 2018 Manufacturing is challenging in Nigeria. But there is a clear desire by the government to encourage more of it.
Mobilising Kenya’s public transport Published by Vince Matinde on 25 September 2018 How Mary Mwangi capitalised on a gap in Kenya’s mobile payments market.
Investment trip to Namibia: The insights of local knowledge expose risks Published by Cavan Osborne on 24 September 2018 We visited Namibia knowing that the macroeconomic indicators were not looking too healthy.
Upscaling too fast? Here are some tips to help you stay in control Published by Staff Writer on 24 September 2018 Your business is growing fast, you’ve overcome the barriers to growth. That’s good news, isn’t it? If you don’t prepare properly, it could spell disaster.
The journey so far: Mary Mwangi, CEO, Data Integrated Published by Justin Probyn on 20 September 2018 ‘Partnerships and networks are tough but necessary to get ahead.’
Startup snapshot: Opportunity and risk in Africa’s untapped insurance industry Published by Justin Probyn on 19 September 2018 Inclusivity Solutions delivers insurance products through digital channels in Cotê d’Ivoire, Rwanda and Kenya.
The race for relevance in the Fourth Industrial Revolution is on Published by Press Office on 18 September 2018 Technology innovation has the power create new value and African business needs to get on board or risk irrelevance.
A good idea comes to fruition Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 17 September 2018 Afie Braimoh sees untapped opportunity in Nigeria’s dried fruit industry.
IMF podcast: Difficulties present opportunities for the African entrepreneur Published by International Monetary Fund on 17 September 2018 Talking business with Senegalese entrepreneur Mame Khary Diène.
Antonio Pedro: Five roots to Central Africa’s industrialisation Published by Antonio Pedro and Julian Slotman on 17 September 2018 Current investment levels in Central Africa fall short of what is needed for industrialisation to take place, says ECA director.
The journey so far: Michael Femi Simeon, CEO, VoguePay Published by Justin Probyn on 13 September 2018 ‘If I take a decision on something, I have to make sure it is equitable.’
Investment in renewable energy sector continues to power forward Published by Staff Writer on 13 September 2018 Africa’s grid-connected electricity deficit coupled with its wealth of renewable resources, like sunshine, make it an attractive destination for energy investors.
AIF’s top 10 nominees announced for the prestigious $185,000 Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 awards Published by Press Office on 13 September 2018 The top 10 nominees reflect Pan African flavour of IPA with representation from North, West, East, Central and Southern Africa, including Madagascar.
