China-Africa business: Discourse still lacks equilibrium Published by Isaac Kwaku Fokuo Jr and Aparupa Chakravarti on 15 September 2017 There is an alternative to the ‘Big Brother’-‘Neo-Colonial Predator’ dichotomy.
Meet the Boss: Stanley Munyao, CEO, Musoni Kenya Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 14 September 2017 ‘I set a target for myself to be a CEO in 10 years and I have been able to achieve that despite slight barriers.’
Supply chain management: How SMEs can succeed in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 14 September 2017 Participation of SMEs in international markets can result in higher growth and employment.
Creative industries and the informal sector Published by Omolade Oladipo on 14 September 2017 With proper investment in creative talents in sub-Saharan Africa, ideas can be turned into successful businesses.
The journey so far: Etop Ikpe, CEO, Cars45 Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 September 2017 Etop Ikpe believes the concept of fake it till you make it is ‘completely misunderstood’.
Can you bank on banking stocks now? Published by Old Mutual Investment Group on 13 September 2017 South African banks have found themselves in the crosshairs for quite some time.
Actis and Genesis Group bring first premier cinema to Douala Published by Press Office on 13 September 2017 The project, is expected to create over 4,500 jobs using local material and labour and has been granted tax incentives following a convention signed with the Government of the Republic of Cameroon.
Seizing Africa’s rapidly-growing food market that could be worth $1tn by 2030 Published by Staff Writer on 12 September 2017 Opportunities opening up as imports are substituted with high-value locally-produced food.
Nighttime football game a sign of improving situation in Mogadishu Published by Mohamed Olad Hassan on 12 September 2017 Although the match took place under tight security, it was historic for the city.
Five factors to consider when picking software to manage your e-commerce business Published by Chiric Emanuels on 12 September 2017 Selling is tough enough; therefore, it is important to find the right tool to consolidate the various aspects of the e-commerce value chain into a simple ‘control tower’.
Rise of renewable energy is “disruptive moment” for power sector Published by Press Office on 12 September 2017 There are opportunitie for utilities in developing countries to build on international power reform experience and design future power markets and operating systems.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s recovery remains on course, but there are risks to monitor Published by Seedwell Hove on 11 September 2017 Growth will remain divergent across the economies.
African countries need to rethink how they trade with each other Published by Andrew Skipper on 11 September 2017 If Africa wants to change how it trades with the rest of the world, it needs to start by rethinking how it trades with itself.
Startup snapshot: Moroccan platform aiming to ‘Uberise’ healthcare Published by Justin Probyn on 11 September 2017 DabaDoc is a Morocco-based online platform that allows users to book appointments with medical professionals.