French hotel group backing Ethiopia with over 1,000 new rooms Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 March 2017 One of Addis Ababa’s appeals is its significant air linkages.
Asset manager goes against the grain by upping its stake in two Nigerian banks Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2017 It’s survival of the fittest in Nigeria’s banking sector, and Allan Gray believes it is betting on the winners.
How this Tanzanian beauty queen started her own furniture business Published by Mfonobong Nsehe on 6 March 2017 We caught up with Jacqueline Ntuyabaliwe to chronicle her transition from musician and beauty queen to furniture entrepreneur.
The Africa CEO Forum 2017: Re-inventing Africa’s ‘business model’ Published by Press Office on 6 March 2017 The Africa CEO Forum will open the debate on the economic boom of the 2000s, the context of economic growth in Africa and the critical decisions that must be taken to reach rapid and sustainable growth.
Private equity and venture capital fund formation in Nigeria: Some legal considerations Published by Olubunmi Abayomi-Olukunle on 6 March 2017 Some key legal considerations that first-time general partners should pay attention to when setting up a fund in Nigeria.
Cross-border e-commerce considered a growth rocket for sub-Saharan Africa retailers Published by Staff Writer on 3 March 2017 Cross-border retail volumes are predicted to increase at an annual average rate of 25% between 2015 and 2020.
Africa’s ‘most-valuable property’ proving to be a good investment for SA’s Growthpoint Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 March 2017 Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront attracted close to 25 million visitors in 2016.
Overlooked Burkina Faso offers higher returns for investors willing to roll up their sleeves Published by Kate Douglas on 3 March 2017 ‘Because there is such a low supply of equity capital, you are likely to get better terms when you are making the investment.’
Here’s how ShowMax hopes to beat Netflix in Africa and beyond Published by Kate Douglas on 1 March 2017 ShowMax’s hyperlocalisation strategy has been deployed in South Africa, Kenya and, most recently, Poland.
We need a new model for private equity investment in Africa Published by Brendan Mullen and Rushil Vallabh on 1 March 2017 Private equity has not been the catalyst for growth in Africa that everyone had hoped.
First impressions of east Africa’s largest shopping mall Published by Nelly Murungi on 28 February 2017 Although some stores were still closed, many are already trading – predominantly fashion outlets and restaurants.
How emerging markets have changed over time Published by Stephen Dover on 28 February 2017 The way people both think about and invest in emerging markets should evolve.
Are managers the new entrepreneurs? Published by Press Office on 28 February 2017 While entrepreneurship is heralded a key lever for growth in the economy, investing in strong management will also pay dividends.
CFA franc zone: Growing anti-euro political sentiment increases risk for region Published by Ecobank Research on 28 February 2017 The rise in populism across the EU has increased volatility in the EUR and hence XOF/XAF.