What Uganda needs to do to manufacture more and crack export markets Published by Sarah Logan on 5 June 2017 Ugandan firms need to start carving out niches in globalised production chains.
Visa-free travel in Africa for Africans: Ghana makes most progress Published by Kate Douglas on 2 June 2017 Africa’s most welcoming countries.
Busting the frontier-market myths Published by Carlos Hardenberg on 2 June 2017 The most persistent myths are perceived illiquidity, small market capitalisation and poorer corporate governance standards.
The actual flow of resources from and to developing countries Published by Antonio Pilogallo on 2 June 2017 For every $1 of aid received, developing countries lose $24 in net outflows.
Swimming caps for big hair: Entrepreneur identifies untapped opportunity Published by Justin Probyn on 2 June 2017 We talk to Nomvuyo Treffers, founder of Cape Town-based swimwear brand Swimma.
Brand ambassadorship: The dos and don’ts Published by Kate Douglas on 1 June 2017 We speak to an expert in the field.
Cost saving potential of PET preforms Published by Press Office on 31 May 2017 Polyoak’s diverse range of PET Preforms now includes specialist Hot Fill PET Preforms suitable for retort processing.
Ethiopian to add flight frequency to Seychelles Published by Press Office on 31 May 2017 Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest-growing and most profitable African airline, is delighted to announce that it will add a sixth weekly flight to Seychelles as of 6 December, 2017.
Insight into the lives of Africa’s middle class Published by Jaco Maritz and Justin Probyn on 30 May 2017 Middle-class consumers earn on average $12.3 a day, live in relatively small households, and typically don’t have a car.
The pros and cons of commercial farming models in Africa Published by The Conversation on 30 May 2017 Many African countries are still searching for inclusive commercial farming models that can bring in private investment without dispossessing local people.
Interview: Searching for Africa’s alternative investment opportunities Published by Justin Probyn on 30 May 2017 We speak to Paul Boynton, the CEO of Old Mutual Alternative Investments.
Pension funds, insurance companies as key drivers of regional integration Published by John Schellhase on 30 May 2017 Survey shows regional institutional investor base expanding due to favourable demographics.
Daily, not monthly, insurance premiums a better deal for Kenya’s matatu operators Published by Kate Douglas on 30 May 2017 Company spots gap in the market.
Meet the Boss: Jaco Lotz, International Business Development Executive, ADvTECH Published by Staff Writer on 29 May 2017 ‘I’ve been frequently exposed to new challenges through changes in my career path.’
