India, Africa rekindle trade ties Published by Pavithra Rao and Franck Kuwonu on 15 August 2016 Old friends explore new possibilities.
How one of South Africa’s largest solar projects will add to the energy mix Published by Siyanda Mflathelwa on 15 August 2016 The recent financial closing of the 100MW Kathu Solar Park transaction catalyses the construction of one of the largest renewable energy transactions in the South African market.
L’Oréal looks to better understand African beauty Published by Kate Douglas on 12 August 2016 Here is why this global beauty giant is investing in studying African consumers.
Currency devaluation: Where are the opportunities? Published by Heleen Goussard and Nicholas Olds on 12 August 2016 While some African countries that are considered great investment opportunities have seen recent currency devaluation, this could create an opportunity for African manufacturers.
Incorrect calculations behind latest shuffle in Africa’s GDP ranking Published by Christie Viljoen on 12 August 2016 Calculations behind recent reports that South Africa has overtaken Nigeria as Africa’s largest economy are incorrect, states KPMG.
Anticipating the future: Forces that could shape Africa’s insurance industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 August 2016 The world is changing at a rapid pace, with much disruption forecast for the insurance sector over the coming decade.
Kenyan pharmacy chain: Why have one store, when you can have five? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 August 2016 ‘There is always room for growth,’ says Roselyn Anyango, co-founder of Neem Pharmacy.
Nigeria’s currency woes mean it is no longer Africa’s largest economy – for now Published by Kate Douglas on 11 August 2016 Nigeria has lost its title as Africa’s largest economy (measured in US dollars) to South Africa.
Zambia’s most challenging elections in decades Published by Sinethemba Zonke on 11 August 2016 Whoever wins the Zambian elections will be faced with the enormous challenge of fixing a broken economic system.
Start-up snapshot: Get a loan based on your social media reputation Published by Justin Probyn on 11 August 2016 Nigerian lending platform Social Lender allows users to access small amounts of credit based on their social media reputation.
Meet the Boss: Simon Stamper, director of operations, Africa, IHG Published by Kate Douglas on 10 August 2016 ‘The greatest skill of a leader is to empower and inspire others to do a great job.’
Quantum Global Group announces strategic hire for Angola and Mozambique Published by Press Office on 10 August 2016 Quantum Global Group today announced the appointment of Mr David Mauro Figueiredo de Carvalho as Regional Director for Angola and Mozambique.
Why has Africa failed to industrialise? Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 9 August 2016 At no point in recent history have calls for Africa to industrialise been stronger than they have been lately.
Investing in unstable countries: High risk with potential high rewards Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 August 2016 George Odo, managing director for East Africa at private equity firm AfricInvest, shares his thoughts on investing in markets such as South Sudan.