Why Africa needs Asia to reach its growth potential Published by Sunil Kaushal on 4 November 2016 Asia is poised to play dominant role in Africa’s future growth in the wake of Brexit.
Cheaper smartphones and internet access key to boosting African tech Published by Rafiq Raji on 4 November 2016 Despite so many smart applications and services, these two things are holding Africa back.
Profile: ‘It pays to solve a really big problem,’ says Iyinoluwa Aboyeji Published by Justin Probyn on 3 November 2016 The Nigerian entrepreneur has three start-ups behind him. His fourth, Flutterwave, was launched this year.
Nigeria’s rapidly growing youth population: A blessing or curse? Published by Kate Douglas on 3 November 2016 Africa-focused professionals weigh in.
Political tensions continue to weigh on investor confidence in South Africa Published by Old Mutual Investment Group on 3 November 2016 Alleged political interference in key South African institutions is threatening the country’s chances of keeping its sovereign rating above junk status.
North Africa continues to demonstrate private equity investment potential Published by Press release on 2 November 2016 Latest AVCA ‘Spotlight on North Africa Private Equity’ report indicates steady investor interest in the manufacturing, healthcare, education and consumer goods sectors.
The race for the White House and its implications for African oil and gas Published by Santiago Olo Lima on 2 November 2016 Americans are not the only ones watching the race for the U.S. presidency with angst: the global energy industry has much at stake in the struggle for power in the world’s largest economy.
Meet the Boss: Sefik Bagdadioglu, managing director, Jumia Market Published by Justin Probyn on 1 November 2016 ‘There are a lot of people who are trying to solve problems that do not exist.’
Why does it still take so long to drive across Africa? Published by Tunde Kehinde on 1 November 2016 Google Maps very optimistically estimates that it would take 75 hours to drive non-stop from Lagos to Nairobi.
How calling your mother can help you get a micro-loan in Kenya Published by Kate Douglas on 1 November 2016 Micro-loan provider, Tala, uses smartphone data to determine credit scores.
Adapt to rapid internet growth or risk irrelevance Published by Rafiq Raji on 1 November 2016 Dynamic policy, faster internet and building trust important for both government and business.
Rethinking capitalism in Africa Published by Wildu du Plessis on 1 November 2016 Despite its challenges, Africa is the last capitalist frontier.
What it’s like to be a small business in Nigeria Published by Gbenga Onalaja on 31 October 2016 Kehinde Oyeleke, CEO of SME funding firm Seedvest, on operating in a recession and what small loans mean to a business.
RwandAir: Punching above its weight? Published by Michael Otieno on 31 October 2016 Recent decisions to add routes and aircraft have garnered criticism.
