Profit-making idea: Manufacturing matches in Rwanda Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 July 2017 ‘It is very easy to produce, but no-one has thought about doing it.’
Dakar Fashion Week takes style back to the streets Published by Ricci Shryock on 4 July 2017 One of Dakar Fashion Week’s biggest events is free and high-end.
South African company giving bulk buying power to low-income communities Published by Kate Douglas on 3 July 2017 Buying in bulk can lead to great savings. But low-income earners often don’t have the means to purchase items in large quantities. This company has a solution.
OPINION: Pilotless commercial flights are coming. What it means for safety Published by Michael Otieno on 1 July 2017 Nairobi-based aviation consultant Michael Otieno considers pilotless flying and safety.
Meet the Boss: Olivier Jacquin, CEO, Mangalis Hotel Group Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 July 2017 ‘Surround yourself with the right people to help deliver your vision.’
Ethiopian inaugurates state-of-the-art Cargo Terminal-II Published by Press Office on 30 June 2017 ‘Today, the national flag carrier has become the largest aviation Group and the fastest-growing airline in Africa.’
Dutch group launches business opportunity in commercial cleaning industry Published by Press Office on 29 June 2017 Companies and entrepreneurs can now take advantage of an exciting opportunity by starting their own mattress cleaning businesses.
The journey so far: Lexi Novitske, principal investment officer, Singularity Investments Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 June 2017 Talking tough situations and untapped business opportunities with Nigeria-based investor.
Shopping malls and sugar cane: Investing in Angola’s economic diversification Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 June 2017 The recent plunge in the price of oil has again highlighted the need for Angola to diversify its crude-dependent economy.
E-commerce in Nigeria: The future is mobile Published by Staff Writer on 28 June 2017 Online retail trends in Africa’s most populous country.
Nigeria 19th most attractive investment destination in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 27 June 2017 The short- to medium-term focus of the Nigerian government is to reduce imports and address primary sector blockages.
Ranked: African cities with the best quality of life Published by Staff Writer on 27 June 2017 Five African cities managed to remain in the top 100 of Mercer’s 19th annual Quality of Living survey.
Germany touts Africa investment as signature issue Published by Anita Powell on 27 June 2017 Chancellor Angela Merkel has vowed to invest some US$335m to attract foreign investors to Africa.
Demonstration farms can help revolutionise African agriculture Published by Esther Ndumi Ngumbi on 27 June 2017 Demonstration farms could help solve some of Africa’s most persistent challenges including degraded soils or the low adoption of irrigation technologies.