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.
Private equity in Africa set to move into ‘investment period’ Published by Kate Douglas on 11 May 2016 Africa’s private equity industry achieved some milestones in 2015. We find out what that tells us about the current climate.
Power privatisation: Nigeria case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 11 May 2016 We continue to look at the recent experiences of five nations in their missions to increase electricity supply. In this instalment of our series on privatisation in Africa we feature Nigeria.
Africa Oil & Power breaks the mold of traditional energy conferences Published by Press Office on 11 May 2016 The inaugural edition of the Africa Oil & Power conference will be held June 6-7, 2016 at the Westin Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa.
A look at four promising SMEs in Rwanda Published by Sara Leedom on 11 May 2016 In light of this week’s World Economic Forum on Africa, taking place in Rwanda, here are four of the country’s most promising SMEs.
Melissa’s explains why Africa’s Big Seven was its first choice to show its premium products Published by Press Office on 10 May 2016 One of South Africa’s most successful food and homeware brands Melissa’s has chosen Africa’s biggest food and beverage expo to share its 400-strong product range and offer franchise opportunities.
Zimbabwe prepares to print money again: What to expect Published by Kate Douglas on 10 May 2016 Fears loom that the printing of the Zimbabwean bond note will result in a repeat of the hyperinflation seen in 2008, which saw the infamous Z$100 trillion banknote come into play.
Nigeria’s herculean task of doubling FDI Published by Ini Ekott on 10 May 2016 Africa’s largest economy plans to double its foreign direct investment (FDI) by removing impediments to investment, but this may be a tall order.
Four things to know about Africa’s pay-as-you-go solar energy market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 May 2016 The pay-as-you-go solar model is giving low-income earners in off-grid locations access to electricity.
