Côte d’Ivoire focusing on small business to diversify the economy Published by Marc-Andre Boisvert on 6 June 2014 “SMEs are crucial to fight against unemployment and poverty.”
Kenya’s modern shopping mall boom reaches secondary towns Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 June 2014 Buffalo Mall will be the first mall in the town of Naivasha.
What is the best way to cluster Africa? Published by Martin Tronquit on 5 June 2014 Economics now define how African countries are grouped together.
Meet the Boss: Andrew Youn, founder, One Acre Fund Published by Kate Douglas on 5 June 2014 Non-profit fund boss advocates using the principles of business to advance a meaningful cause.
Local businesses should capitalise on Africa’s rising opportunities, says DHL Published by Staff Writer on 5 June 2014 DHL highlights opportunities for African entrepreneurs and SMEs in the continent.
Executives rank South Africa as a top FDI destination, despite weakening economy Published by Kate Douglas on 4 June 2014 South Africa ranked as only African country in A.T. Kearney’s top 25 most attractive FDI markets.
Meet the Boss: Mbwana Alliy, managing partner, Savannah Fund Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 June 2014 Fund manager encourages African countries to trade with each other.
Can Africa replicate Silicon Valley? History shows not Published by Ivo Vegter on 4 June 2014 Silicon Valley succeeds because it is relatively free from state interference.
Inventor of waterless bath says business is a hustle Published by Kate Douglas on 4 June 2014 “The biggest challenge I see with young entrepreneurs is not sitting down and doing the research.”
How middle class Nigerians spend their money Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 June 2014 A recent report offers insight into the aspirations of middle class consumers.
Trouble of doing business in Ethiopia worth the rewards, says investor Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 June 2014 Investor shares his experience of doing business in Ethiopia.
High interest rates strangling small businesses in Nigeria Published by Adeyeye Joseph on 3 June 2014 Banks and microfinance firms charge prohibitively high interest rates and attach onerous requirements to loans.
Why Africa’s economic growth is not reducing poverty Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 June 2014 Sub-Saharan Africa’s strong economic growth over the past decade has failed to adequately address poverty.
How Kenya’s beer queen succeeded against all odds Published by Omondi Oloo on 2 June 2014 The success of Tabitha Karanja and her Keroche Breweries is a classic David and Goliath tale.