We must move towards establishing an African passport, says AfDB president Published by Kate Douglas on 17 May 2016 According to Akinwumi Adesina, the continent’s rigid visa restrictions are impeding intra-African investment.
10 interesting quotes from the World Economic Forum on Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 May 2016 Comments from top CEOs, including Bob Diamond, Adewale Tinubu and Tony Elumelu.
Low commodity prices a wake-up call for Africa to boost manufacturing Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 May 2016 Thoughts on Africa’s manufacturing sector from a panel discussion at last week’s World Economic Forum on Africa.
Foreign investors losing confidence in South Africa Published by Robert Jeffrey and Johannes Jordaan on 16 May 2016 Africa’s most sophisticated economy faces global headwinds, but problematic governance compounds its challenges.
Nigeria’s Azura-Edo IPP – Many minds make light work Published by Mark Schmaman on 16 May 2016 The recent financial closing of the Azura-Edo 450MW gas-fired power plant serves as a significant milestone for the power sector in Nigeria.
Intra-African trade: More talk than action Published by Kate Douglas on 13 May 2016 ‘What you need is political leadership and decisiveness in terms of who is going to do what.’
Power privatisation: Zambia case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 13 May 2016 As an early adopter of privatisation, Zambia hasn’t been able to overcome endemic problems.
Q&A: Philips Africa CEO discusses healthcare trends (Part 2) Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2016 In the second of our two-part interview with JJ van Dongen, Philips CEO for Africa, he speaks about emerging trends in the continent’s healthcare industry.
Video: Huge diamond found in Botswana could sell for more than $70m Published by Staff Writer on 13 May 2016 The three-billion-year-old crystal, mined in Botswana last year, is about the size of a tennis ball.
How SMEs can achieve long term success Published by Press Office on 13 May 2016 86-year-old Emma Meyer, co-founder of Auto Number Plates, still completes a full day’s work at the shop every day. She shares her insights on how SMEs can attain sustainability.
‘Turning waste to wealth is the new gold!’ Up close with Vera Akpan Published by Press Office on 13 May 2016 Vera Akpan is the winner of Djembe Communications’ social media photo contest #InspireAfrica, which was exclusively dedicated to women entrepreneurs across the continent.
Africa’s growth needs to be about quality, not quantity Published by Kate Douglas on 12 May 2016 For the first time sub-Saharan Africa’s growth is below the world average. Winnie Byanyima, executive director of Oxfam International, shares her thoughts at the 2016 World Economic Forum on Africa.
Q&A: Philips Africa CEO shares thoughts on investing in the continent (Part 1) Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 May 2016 ‘As a company we tailor our investment based on what we see happening in different parts of the continent.’
How the fashion industry could be Africa’s defining story Published by Temitayo Ayinla-Omotola on 12 May 2016 The industry is not just about the garments and clothing. It is about the money it generates too.
