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Frontier country report: Gabon’s economy slowly diversifying

Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 15 February 2016

Despite headwinds from the oil sector, we expect real GDP growth to pick up in 2016 to around 5% of GDP on the back of growth in mining, agro-industry, construction and services.

Tuskys CEO weighs in on Kenya’s retail industry

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 February 2016

Dan Githua talks competition, partnering with informal traders and the challenge of theft.

Could these giant $40m blimps help miners bypass Africa’s infrastructure woes?

Published by Kate Douglas on 15 February 2016

We look at a new craft that is believed to be eight-times cheaper than using a heavy-lift helicopter to move cargo.

How a 17-year-old started a poultry business in the slums of Dar es Salaam

Published by Kate Douglas on 12 February 2016

Sirjeff Dennis was five when he witnessed a neighbour lose her seven-month old son to malnutrition, and it created a passion to fight hunger in his community.

Meet Anda Maqanda: From failure to one of Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs

Published by Kate Douglas on 11 February 2016

‘Reputation is everything in business. Always strive to deliver more than what you have promised.’

Charles Robertson on why there is much to like in Nigeria

Published by Charles Robertson on 11 February 2016

We have always maintained that Nigeria’s future does not lie with oil, and are encouraged by the high quality government team that is pushing hard for diversification.

Survey provides glimpse into the world of young entrepreneurs in Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 11 February 2016

The Anzisha Prize this week published the ‘Anzisha Youth Entrepreneurship Survey 2016’, which provides a snapshot of the realities facing young entrepreneurs in Africa.

How to sell energy drinks in East Africa… and why Somalia is a big market

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 February 2016

Talking business with the distributor of energy drink brand Shark.

Equatorial Guinea awards EPC contract for new petrochemicals complex

Published by Staff Writer on 10 February 2016

Riaba Fertilizers Limited has awarded the EPC contract for a new petrochemicals complex to a Chinese consortium led by East China Engineering Science and Technology Co. Ltd (ECEC).

Resource-rich Malawi holds investment rewards

Published by Staff Writer on 9 February 2016

Although agriculture is the dominant sector, other industries also hold business potential.

Partnering with informal shops: Supermarket chain’s new growth strategy

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 February 2016

Kenya’s second-largest retailer Tuskys will start piloting a franchising model “very soon” as part of a strategy to expand its footprint.

Nigerian economic outlook: Headwinds with bright spots

Published by Jill Malandrino on 9 February 2016

The National Bureau of Statistics released a report that reviews current economic conditions in Nigeria.

Will fast-growing India be able to replace China’s demand for African commodities?

Published by Kate Douglas on 9 February 2016

Expert Dr Anil Gupta shares his insight.

Growth ‘coming at a price’ in sub-Saharan Africa

Published by Investec on 8 February 2016

Sub-Saharan African economic growth has been one of the success stories of the last two decades – but it has come at a price

News

Frontier country report: Gabon’s economy slowly diversifying

Tuskys CEO weighs in on Kenya’s retail industry

Could these giant $40m blimps help miners bypass Africa’s infrastructure woes?

How a 17-year-old started a poultry business in the slums of Dar es Salaam

Meet Anda Maqanda: From failure to one of Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs

Charles Robertson on why there is much to like in Nigeria

Survey provides glimpse into the world of young entrepreneurs in Africa

How to sell energy drinks in East Africa… and why Somalia is a big market

Equatorial Guinea awards EPC contract for new petrochemicals complex

Resource-rich Malawi holds investment rewards

Partnering with informal shops: Supermarket chain’s new growth strategy

Nigerian economic outlook: Headwinds with bright spots

Will fast-growing India be able to replace China’s demand for African commodities?

Growth ‘coming at a price’ in sub-Saharan Africa

Tanzania: From rejections to $40m – an entrepreneur’s rocky road to success

Ghana: Profiting from local rice production

Sierra Leone: Seeing an opportunity in onion farming

Nigeria: Entrepreneur turns 960 naira (less than $1) into national food business

A business approach to healthcare delivery in Nigeria

It’s tough out there: Nigerian entrepreneur adapting to a difficult business environment

Changing how Zambia cooks – and building a business around it

Nigeria: How to sell cookies in Lagos

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