China’s rebalancing spells changes for Africa’s business model Published by Deloitte team on 22 March 2016 For Africa, the China-enabled ‘golden growth decade’ has passed. As China rebalances, so must Africa.
Africa – the next clean energy powerhouse? Published by Staff Writer on 22 March 2016 Unpacking Africa’s renewable energy opportunity.
Kenya: Five emerging consumer companies looking to challenge incumbents Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 March 2016 Young companies on the move.
Aliko Dangote on why he is still investing in Africa, despite downturn Published by Kate Douglas on 22 March 2016 ‘Hard times also bring opportunities.’
Questions lie ahead as Nigeria reforms state oil company Published by Chris Stein on 22 March 2016 The restructuring of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation into five businesses and two service companies has been widely anticipated since President Muhammadu Buhari took office last year.
Theft remains a challenge for East African retailers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 March 2016 Although supermarkets have made strides to combat theft, it continues to be a headache.
Regional integration stalled in Central Africa Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 21 March 2016 Central African states have been working at regional integration since they gained independence in the 1960s but are still not able to ensure the free movement of people and goods.
Truworths, Shoprite and Massmart: How South African retailers are doing in rest of continent Published by Kate Douglas on 18 March 2016 In light of recently released financial results, we look at how three South African retailers are viewing their operations in the rest of the continent.
Two brothers build substantial business by targeting marginalised migrants Published by Kate Douglas on 18 March 2016 Hello Group is a South African company that has built a successful business by serving millions of marginalised people. We talk to one of the founders about how they did it.
How Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi inspired this nail-care business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 March 2016 Nduta Kinuthia was so inspired by her former boss, that she left a job at his company to venture out on her own.
Lagos: Managing a megacity Published by Eleanor Whitehead on 16 March 2016 Nigeria’s commercial capital is almost certainly the largest metropolis in Africa. Governing the eponymous state is no easy task.
Seeing opportunities for private hospitals in off-the-beaten-track locations Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 March 2016 Dr Abdi Mohamed is making healthcare investments in Kenya’s northeastern region.
New chamber backs WAMPEX 2016 Published by Press Office on 16 March 2016 The newly-formed West African Chamber of Mines (WACOM) and the Ghana Chamber of Mines have announced their support of WAMPEX, West Africa’s biggest mining and power industries expo.
Djembe Communications hosts webinar on African women, entrepreneurship and innovation Published by Press Office on 15 March 2016 The webinar aims to uncover the latest trends and opportunities for African women entrepreneurs and innovators, and to showcase the crucial role they play in advancing the region’s economy.
