Africa’s most valuable business worth less than what it owns Published by Loni Prinsloo, Bloomberg News on 24 October 2016 The whole company is worth only US$72bn, less than its $88bn stake in Shenzhen-based Tencent Holdings Ltd.
Should you offer products or services for free? Published by Quinton Douman on 24 October 2016 It may be useful when you’re starting out.
Africa’s business leaders gather – to talk politics Published by Helen Sullivan on 24 October 2016 Trump, South Africa’s finance minister, and more at Thomson Reuters Africa Summit.
Kenyan coffee company trying to win tea drinkers over Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 October 2016 Rockbern coffee is trying to grow its local market.
Ghana could be fourth-largest oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa by 2020 Published by Ecobank Research on 21 October 2016 Despite the low oil prices, Ghana is attractive to investors for several reasons, says Ecobank.
Behavioural scientist on selling financial products to low-income customers Published by Kate Douglas on 21 October 2016 Challenging misconceptions about the low uptake of financial products.
Fourways Mall will undergo a R2.4bn expansion and redevelopment Published by Dylan Stevenson & Debbie Grundlingh on 20 October 2016 The redeveloped mall will constitute the third-largest retail node in South Africa after Sandton City and Menlyn.
North Africa could soon be manufacturing Boeing, Airbus parts Published by Kate Douglas on 20 October 2016 Low costs, proximity to Europe make the region an attractive option.
Why east Africa is ripe for industrialisation Published by Charles Robertson on 20 October 2016 ‘In the coming five years, we think sub-Saharan Africa will compete with south Asia.’
The Africa Renewable Energy Forum at the Four Seasons Hotel, Marrakesh, 2-4 November 2016 Published by Press Office on 20 October 2016 Attend to promote new projects and share success stories from across the continent in a collaborative format that will showcase only the most relevant and proactive partners.
Cassava: Key to overcoming Nigeria’s reliance on food imports Published by Otavio Veras on 19 October 2016 The country is the world’s greatest producer of cassava, but productivity per hectare is low.
Estrela da Floresta commences forestry activities in Angola Published by Press Office on 19 October 2016 New timber company to develop Angolan forest ecosystem by furthering economic development and increasing prosperity for local communities.
Meet the Boss: Bola Onadele, CEO, FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange Published by Helen Sullivan on 18 October 2016 ‘Be honest about business, be very transparent and take care of your employees.’
Start-up snapshot: Nairobi’s ‘Uber for buses’ Published by Justin Probyn on 18 October 2016 Magic Bus Ticketing allows commuters to use their mobile phones to interact with bus drivers and receive information regarding local public transport.
