The Nigerian entrepreneur with the swimwear brand for African women Published by Kate Douglas on 24 June 2016 ‘The inspiration for Kamokini came out of a self-conscious need to feel beautiful and comfortable, and look confident while I’m so exposed.’
The two factors set to transform Africa’s energy challenge Published by Press Office on 24 June 2016 Rapid economic growth and rising population numbers are behind the drive to increase electricity generation.
Singapore-style urban development in Tanzania Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 June 2016 Singaporean company Hyflux is involved in the development of a new integrated city in Tanzania.
How South Africa’s Naspers is making money from Chinese gamers Published by Nick Crail on 24 June 2016 Undoubtedly, the single largest driver of the Naspers share price over the last few years is its 34% holding in Tencent.
Naira unpegged: Local and foreign businesspeople weigh in Published by Kate Douglas on 23 June 2016 Many economists applaud the decision to de-peg the naira from the dollar, but local businesspeople brace themselves for inflationary struggles.
Broll achieves approximately R2bn in investment sales Published by Press Office on 23 June 2016 Over the last 12 months, Broll Property Group achieved approximately R2bn in investment sales with some notable properties across the country changing hands
Phatisa teams up with Torre – expanding its African mechanisation platform Published by Press Office on 23 June 2016 Investing into mechanisation in Africa has the potential to drive long-term sustainability in the agricultural sector, improve food production through increased agricultural yields, and enable further access and integration of the agriculture and food value chain.
Policy uncertainty holding back investment in agriculture Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 June 2016 ‘Any economist will tell you that capital detests uncertainty,’ says William Asiko, executive director of Grow Africa.
Online retail in Equatorial Guinea: Entrepreneur shares her experiences Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 June 2016 Consuelo Dougan Chaffer, co-founder of e-commerce platform EG Galleria, discusses her business.
Public debt in Mozambique: Consequences and perspectives Published by Antonio Pilogallo on 22 June 2016 Undisclosed loans put Mozambique at odds with the IMF and other donors.
HENRYs (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) driving growth in luxury market Published by Nelly Murungi on 22 June 2016 ‘Young people are ready to save up and sacrifice to buy a luxury product,’ says Michael Mwai, CEO of The Luxury Network in Kenya.
Ranked: Africa’s most costly cities Published by Justin Probyn on 22 June 2016 Angola’s Luanda the most expensive, while Cape Town and Windhoek among the cheapest.
Tanzania: Unexploited business opportunities in second-tier cities Published by Staff Writer on 22 June 2016 ‘Tanzania is a huge country, yet many businesses focus primarily on the cities of Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Mwanza.’
Strategic alliance creates leading legal services provider in Central Africa Published by Press Office on 22 June 2016 Centurion Law Group and Sutter & Pearce signed a strategic alliance agreement to share knowledge and cooperate in providing legal services.
