Sketchy infrastructure an impediment to growth Published by Amadou Sy on 6 September 2016 Inadequate infrastructure limits the continent’s economic progress, but funding roads, ports, and power projects is difficult.
Four start-ups to watch in the Somaliland capital of Hargeisa Published by Samir Dualeh on 5 September 2016 Small businesses addressing gaps in the market.
Businesses from across the world arrive in Cape Town for the premier oil & gas maritime and logistics expo Published by Press Office on 5 September 2016 Cape Industries Showcase 2016 opens at 10am on Tuesday, September 6, with more than 100 exhibitors taking part alongside a three day conference.
American entrepreneur’s journey from finance to running an ICT company in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 September 2016 ‘The guy who is going to make it is the one who sticks in there, who doesn’t take no for an answer, and who goes down the unbeaten trail.’
Meet the Boss: Akshay Shah, managing director, Silafrica Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 September 2016 ‘I think the best lessons of leadership are learned from other people.’
Actis invests in Medis, acquires AfricInvest stake Published by Press Office on 5 September 2016 Actis will also inject further funds into the business to finance a buy-and-build strategy to create a leading pan-African/Middle-Eastern pharmaceutical business.
Liquor giant feels the pinch of hard-hit Angolan economy Published by Kate Douglas on 2 September 2016 Distell credits the drop in its African sales to challenges in Angola.
Correlation between food services and entertainment Published by Press Office on 2 September 2016 A report focusing on food services reveals that there are instances where certain food service sub-categories’ performance was better in centres with entertainment facilities.
Kenya’s creative industry: Unlocking opportunity where others see risk Published by Nelly Murungi on 2 September 2016 The sector has the potential for significant growth, but lacks investment and a solid business foundation.
Djibouti’s strategic location presents opportunities for investment in logistics Published by Kate Douglas on 2 September 2016 We talk to the Africa Finance Corporation’s head of heavy industries to learn more about Djibouti’s opportunities for private sector infrastructural investment.
Kenya limits bank lending rates: What does it mean? Published by Jacques Nel on 2 September 2016 The new legislation has been met with fierce criticism from the banking sector.
Cash from trash: Indian company takes advantage of hazardous waste opportunity Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 September 2016 Taking care of oil sludge and medical waste can be good business.
Unlocking infrastructure potential in Africa: The role of sovereign wealth funds Published by Seedwell Hove on 1 September 2016 The World Bank estimates that about US$93bn is required annually to meet the continent’s infrastructure needs, but only half of that amount is currently being met.
Worth watching: TED talks by African entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 1 September 2016 Over the years, local and global TED events have attracted leading African entrepreneurs who have shared their inspiration and advice.
