MTN: Inside Africa’s mobile machine Published by Jonathan Ward on 31 January 2018 In 2010, MTN had to face an uncomfortable truth: Its basic business model was not growing as fast as previously.
Investment opportunities in Mozambique’s manufacturing sector Published by Monitor Deloitte on 31 January 2018 Although the sector is still underdeveloped, Mozambique has several advantages that give it a favourable outlook.
When mobile meets modular: Pay-as-you-go solar energy in rural Africa Published by Jeremy Wakeford on 30 January 2018 This innovative approach to lighting up and powering rural Africa provides an illuminating example of synergistic technological leapfrogging.
Ethiopian starts dedicated freighter service from Bahir Dar to Europe to facilitate the export of horticultural products Published by Press Office on 29 January 2018 Ethiopian will avail similar freighter services from other flower-producing regional states such as Hawassa.
The journey so far: Bessie Duke-Odu, owner, Flair Hair Academy Published by Justin Probyn on 29 January 2018 ‘Like an airplane first gathers its momentum before takeoff, starting a business should be likewise.’
Ethiopia could be sitting on one of world’s great untapped gold deposits Published by Linda Descano on 26 January 2018 What the Queen of Sheba may have known 3,000 years ago, the modern world is finally rediscovering today.
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.
