Pockets of promise: Seven African countries to watch Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2017 Mid-tier countries expected to continue to perform well over the medium term.
Notes from the field: Takeaways from a business trip to Botswana Published by Cavan Osborne on 4 July 2017 Old Mutual portfolio manager Cavan Osborne shares his thoughts following a recent visit to Botswana.
Off the beaten track: Unpacking South Sudan’s business opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 July 2017 Local businesspeople suggest the news coming out of the country is not always reflective of the real dynamics on the ground.
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.
