Ten priorities for getting agriculture moving in Zimbabwe Published by Ian Scoones on 26 January 2018 With new ownership patterns, the agricultural sector has a much more diffuse base. Today there are many small- to medium-sized farms, rather than a few major players.
How Kenya’s Selina Wamucii is empowering smallholder farmers through mobile tech Published by Nelly Murungi on 25 January 2018 Selina Wamucii is a mobile-driven business-to-business sourcing platform for fresh produce from smallholder farmers in rural Kenya.
The AfDB and Phatisa partnership Published by Press Office on 25 January 2018 Stuart Bradley, joint managing partner, and Vincent Destieu, principal at Phatisa, explain the significant opportunity of investing in Africa, and the ways AfDB has supported Phatisa’s work.
Business lessons on diversity and cultural sensitivity from H&M Published by Press Office on 24 January 2018 ‘Companies that have a sound HR strategy to guide them in the understanding of diversity and context will be better positioned to take advantage of growth in emerging markets’
Five African countries to watch in 2018 Published by Roddy Barclay on 24 January 2018 Five key African markets which face notable challenges in the year ahead.
Everyone’s a winner? How ‘impact investing’ can make money – and do good Published by Lee Mannion on 23 January 2018 Energise Africa raises funds from individual investors that are then used by solar companies working locally to provide solar kits to rural families in Uganda, Kenya and Mozambique.
Ethiopian to start flights to Kisangani and Mbuji Mayi in the DRC Published by Press Office on 23 January 2018 Ethiopian is expanding its global network with a plan to add 10 new destinations in just six months of the 2018 calendar year.
Ethiopia’s hotel industry needs help to encourage tourism Published by Orthodox Tefera on 23 January 2018 To spur tourism growth and development, Ethiopia must improve the hotel industry and the infrastructure that supports it.
Profit-making idea: Capitalise on Africa’s consumer internet potential Published by Justin Probyn on 23 January 2018 Issues around scaling a product or platform across the continent remain.
The journey so far: Jason Njoku, CEO, iROKO Published by Justin Probyn on 22 January 2018 ‘I’ve had to learn to step away from certain areas of the business, knowing that I can’t do everything.’
Moving the needle: How logistics can help shift focus to patient-centred healthcare Published by Scott Allison on 22 January 2018 Customers value the opportunity to order medicines online with the promise of precisely timed home delivery.
Kingsley Makhubela: Africa’s greatest economic opportunity – trading with itself Published by Kingsley Makhubela on 19 January 2018 A collaborative approach to Africa’s own growth story driven by the continent itself will make it a stronger contender globally.
Will tourists still flock to Cape Town if the water runs out? Published by Mariama Diallo on 19 January 2018 When the levels at the dams gets too low, Cape Town water taps will be turned off.
Ethiopian partners with Zambian government for the re-launch of the national carrier Published by Press Office on 16 January 2018 The Government of Zambia will be the majority shareholder with a 55% stake, and Ethiopian will have a 45% stake in the airline, Zambia Airways.