The Gulf-Africa partnership: At the crossroads of internationalisation Published by Robert MacPherson and Zubaidah Jalil on 16 August 2017 Gulf businesses are making in-roads in Africa.
The impact of Germany’s G20 presidency on Africa Published by Richard Li on 16 August 2017 Under Germany’s leadership, the G20 Africa Partnership has been launched.
Value investing in Nigeria Published by Nick Ndiritu on 16 August 2017 As Nigeria illustrates, value investing requires patient capital and a rigorous analysis of bottom-up stock picks.
New Angolan beverage plant approved for development Published by Press Office on 16 August 2017 Once fully operational, the plant has a target output of over 80 million litres annually and will employ over 400 employees.
Post-sanctions Sudan: A unique opportunity for frontier-market investors? Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 16 August 2017 It is rumoured that a delegation from a prominent US carmaker recently visited Khartoum to scout for opportunities.
You love shopping, but should you be investing in clothing retail stocks? Published by Old Mutual Investment Group on 15 August 2017 Why the clothing retail sector is unlikely to deliver the same value for investors as it did in the last decade.
Investors eyeing Africa’s private education opportunity Published by Justin Probyn on 15 August 2017 ‘There is a huge tide, a demographic driver, about to arrive and demand more quality education.’
African airlines wait for open skies Published by Franck Kuwonu on 15 August 2017 African airlines must solve problems on their way to profitability.
Pathways to Funding Do-ference: An access-to-finance masterclass for early stage (social) entrepreneurs Published by Press Office on 15 August 2017 ‘The Do-ference helps entrepreneurs find out how, when, and where to access the right funding.’
Tony Elumelu on the challenges of growing a pan-African company Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 August 2017 Policy uncertainty, labour mobility restrictions and foreign exchange issues. These are some of the challenges foreign companies can expect to encounter.
Profit-making idea: Become a supplier to Chinese companies in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 August 2017 Chinese firms in Africa currently only source 47% of their input requirements from local companies.
Startup snapshot: Using artificial intelligence to improve education Published by Justin Probyn on 14 August 2017 M-Shule uses artificial intelligence to create and deliver personalised learning programmes to students via SMS.
Ethiopian retrofitted its B767-300 fleet with flat-bed seats and wifi IFE Published by Press Office on 14 August 2017 ‘By December 2017, all our B767 fleet will be fitted with flat-bed seats in Cloud Nine with access to a range of video programming available for wireless streaming in all cabins.’
Investment firm on why it acquired a school in Angola Published by Staff Writer on 14 August 2017 Angola-based investment firm ABO Capital recently announced that it has acquired a well-known Turkish school situated south of the capital Luanda.
