Kenya’s creative industry: Unlocking opportunity where others see risk Published by Nelly Murungi on 2 September 2016 The sector has the potential for significant growth, but lacks investment and a solid business foundation.
Djibouti’s strategic location presents opportunities for investment in logistics Published by Kate Douglas on 2 September 2016 We talk to the Africa Finance Corporation’s head of heavy industries to learn more about Djibouti’s opportunities for private sector infrastructural investment.
Kenya limits bank lending rates: What does it mean? Published by Jacques Nel on 2 September 2016 The new legislation has been met with fierce criticism from the banking sector.
Cash from trash: Indian company takes advantage of hazardous waste opportunity Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 September 2016 Taking care of oil sludge and medical waste can be good business.
Unlocking infrastructure potential in Africa: The role of sovereign wealth funds Published by Seedwell Hove on 1 September 2016 The World Bank estimates that about US$93bn is required annually to meet the continent’s infrastructure needs, but only half of that amount is currently being met.
Worth watching: TED talks by African entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 1 September 2016 Over the years, local and global TED events have attracted leading African entrepreneurs who have shared their inspiration and advice.
Untapped intra-regional trade opportunities key to boosting African economies Published by Staff Writer on 1 September 2016 Despite an average annual growth in exports of 8.5% since 2010, trade between African regions remains low when compared to other parts of the world.
Facebook CEO in Nigeria to witness Africa’s tech revolution Published by Staff Writer on 30 August 2016 Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is visiting Nigeria this week on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa.
Retailers get a reality check in Ghana Published by Kate Douglas on 30 August 2016 Overall sales in most modern shopping malls are currently well below historic averages, despite garnering sufficient foot traffic.
West Africans ditch Dutch wax prints for Chinese ‘real-fakes’ Published by Nina Sylvanus on 30 August 2016 Togolese consumers are increasingly choosing Chinese replicas over ‘authentic’ Dutch wax prints.
Businesspeople can make great politicians, but… Published by Sibonelo Radebe on 30 August 2016 South Africa’s economic capital, Johannesburg, has a new mayor, Herman Mashaba – a successful businessman who has never been a public servant.
Ethiopia: Import substitution likely to be a growing theme Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 30 August 2016 The Ethiopian government is pushing hard to boost the country’s domestic manufacturing sector.
Weather cycles wreaking havoc in South Africa Published by Suvasha Kander on 29 August 2016 The El Niño weather phenomenon has wreaked havoc in South Africa over the past 18 months.
South Africa and Brazil: A tale of two countries Published by Dave Mohr and Izak Odendaal on 29 August 2016 Brazil is probably the country that resembles South Africa the most.
