Many Africans may not be using plastic or cash in as little as 10 years, says Standard Bank Published by Staff Writer on 21 September 2016 Though cash remains king in many parts of Africa, rapid change is expected over the next few years.
Giving wings to Africa’s regional integration Published by Carlos Lopes on 21 September 2016 Though Africa is home to 15% of the world’s population, it accounts for less than 3% of its total air traffic.
Solving energy poverty through an off-grid solar electricity revolution Published by Jacqueline Novogratz on 21 September 2016 Declining solar costs and ubiquity of mobile technology offer a unique opportunity to provide universal energy access.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s top five shopping malls Published by Staff Writer on 21 September 2016 Rated according to their attractiveness for international brands.
Actis discusses deal activity in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 20 September 2016 ‘Our private equity team in Africa has had a busy time over the last 12 months,’ says Actis partner and head of southern Africa, David Cooke.
Farm to kiosk: Disrupting the way Nairobi’s informal traders buy produce Published by Nelly Murungi on 20 September 2016 Twiga Foods sees monthly revenue growth of 30%.
The interactive Kenyan web series with over a million views on Facebook Published by Kate Douglas on 20 September 2016 Tuko Macho is a fictional series about a vigilante group in Nairobi that kidnaps criminals and asks Kenyans to vote online for whether they should live or die.
Fundo Soberano de Angola announces first quarter 2016 investment update Published by Press Office on 20 September 2016 ‘As of 31 March 2016, Angola’s sovereign wealth fund has approximately 60% of its portfolio allocated in private equity funds dedicated to domestic and regional investment opportunities.’
Six opportunities in Africa you probably didn’t know about Published by Kate Douglas on 19 September 2016 McKinsey’s latest research report highlights a number of economic realities and opportunities that businesses should be aware of.
Central Africa offers growth potential for airline industry, but challenges remain Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 September 2016 Lufthansa country manager weighs in on regional opportunities.
KCB talks about its sponsorship of Kenya’s version of Dragons’ Den Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 September 2016 The show, called Lions’ Den, launches next week.
How Big Data opens doors for small businesses Published by Press Office on 19 September 2016 Data – and the information it contains – is all around us. It’s trapped in documents, filing cabinets, videos and social media feeds. If you have the right tools, the amount of information at your fingertips is endless.
Private equity in Africa: Why investors need new approaches Published by Boston Consulting Group on 19 September 2016 With too many players chasing the same kinds of deals, funds need to consider more flexible investment strategies.
Business-to-business market in Africa to show $1 trillion growth by 2025 Published by Justin Probyn on 16 September 2016 Report: B2B services represent a larger opportunity than consumer market.
