Market commentary on Nigeria: Take off the sticking plasters Published by Omolade Oladipo on 2 February 2016 As Africa’s largest economy, is Nigeria poised to rise up against the challenges it faced in 2015 and current struggles in the New Year?
Private health sectors across Africa offer significant business investment returns Published by Nicole Serfontein on 2 February 2016 Rising chronic conditions, population growth, increasing life-expectancy and poverty stricken public health systems in Africa invites private sector investment and participation.
More international buyers attend SAITEX every year Published by Press Office on 2 February 2016 “SAITEX 2016 is already attracting massive interest from both regular exhibitors and many new local and overseas companies keen to explore opportunities in African countries.”
Competitiveness in sub-Saharan Africa: Time to move ahead Published by Antoinette Sayeh on 2 February 2016 The extent to which sub-Saharan African companies are able to compete against their foreign competitors could indeed play a role in sustaining growth going ahead.
How players are powering a Lagos football pitch one step at a time Published by Kate Douglas on 2 February 2016 We talk to the man behind this kinetic energy technology to find out how it compares to other renewable energy solutions, and the future it has on the continent.
Flame Tree Group sees business opportunities in East Africa’s unique challenges Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 February 2016 ‘Water and sanitation are two key problems within our continent,’ says Heril Bangera, CEO of Flame Tree Group.
Chad merchants say Boko Haram attacks hurt economic activity Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 1 February 2016 As the terrorists continue to control Nigerian villages, seizing goods and killing traders — especially around Borno state — business activity will continue to decline in Chad.
Kenya: How Shell has boosted fuel sales by revamping its convenience stores Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 January 2016 Partnerships with retailers and restaurants lead to increase in fuel sales.
Agriculture doesn’t have to be a poor people’s game, says successful farmer Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 January 2016 Kenyan Charles Odida has managed to build a thriving enterprise by thinking outside the box.
AfDB president shares four ways to reduce Africa’s exposure to global volatility Published by Kate Douglas on 29 January 2016 Global headwinds exist because of the nature of Africa’s growth over the last decade, says Akinwumi Adesina.
Meet the young woman with a healthcare service for Nigeria’s low-income families Published by Staff Writer on 29 January 2016 Here is how Nigerian Blessing Kwomo (20) started her holistic healthcare company that tackles the cause of illness.
Nairobi shopping centres: Interview with Garden City mall developer Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 January 2016 We talk to Koome Gikunda, director of shopping centre developer Actis.
Rise of black industrialists is opportunity for ‘Africans to solve African challenges’ Published by Staff Writer on 28 January 2016 ‘As a key driver of job creation, it is imperative that we breed and enable a new generation of black industrialists to help repair our unenviable unemployment figures.’
Start-up snapshot: Helping Nigerians bypass red-tape with online legal services Published by Kate Douglas on 28 January 2016 Three women aim to make business-related legal processes simpler and less time-consuming via their online portal, DIYlaw.
