Unpacking Nigeria’s oil paradox Published by Simon Allison on 3 March 2014 Africa’s largest producer of crude oil is the continents second-biggest importer of petroleum.
Why an investment banker quit his job in Paris for a cosmetics firm in Cameroon Published by Kate Douglas on 3 March 2014 “Africa was booming and my dreams seemed more feasible over there.”
Private equity firm explains why it is backing the East African growth story Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 February 2014 “The macro story in East Africa echoes that of Africa, and that makes it a relatively more attractive region.”
What a coffee trader and his donkey tell us about tailoring business models to Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 28 February 2014 Business solutions must be tailored to the African context, says Eleni Gabre-Madhin.
Treading a new path: Growing Ethiopia’s factory floors Published by Elissa Jobson on 28 February 2014 A major Chinese shoe manufacturer is lacing up for the long run in this economic powerhouse. Will others follow?
The evolving East African housing dream: The case of Kenya Published by Okomboli Ongonga on 28 February 2014 Phatisa shares the dream of a Kenya with better, more affordable housing for all.
Seven reasons to pay attention to the Swahili language Published by Neil Payne on 28 February 2014 Swahili could become a more important language, and anyone looking to Africa should pay attention to it.
The American entrepreneur who found his groove in South Sudan Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 February 2014 Selling satellite phones, electronics and heavy vehicles is Ian Cox’s business.
Togo – an important trade and transport hub for West and Central Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 February 2014 DHL is seeing increased growth in its business in the small West African nation.
Advice to the African diaspora considering moving back home Published by Kate Douglas on 27 February 2014 Africans, who have returned to the continent for work purposes, share their thoughts.
The engaged economy: Are you really ‘connected’ to your customers in Africa? Published by Staff Writer on 27 February 2014 “It’s not about the platform but about how you use the platform that matters.”
Panel discusses renewable energy in Africa at USB Published by Promotional Feature on 27 February 2014 Renewable energy in South Africa has grown immensely over the past three years. It has effectively led to a broadening of power producers in South Africa
Five lessons I learnt about entrepreneurship from playing in a band Published by Tom Manners on 26 February 2014 “Being in a band and chasing the magic fame dragon isn’t all that different to being an entrepreneur.”
Álvaro Sobrinho: Intra-African trade is an untapped opportunity on the continent Published by Alvaro Sobrinho on 26 February 2014 “Strengthening regional cooperation and trade will make Africa more competitive internationally.”