Will economic priorities be the focus for the next AU Chairperson? Published by Joel Ng and Densua Mumford on 16 February 2017 This should be the incoming Chairperson’s key priority: bolstering the economic parts of the AU’s ambitious Agenda 2063.
Somalia says it will resume printing currency soon Published by Harun Maruf on 14 February 2017 Somalia intends to resume printing banknotes this year for the first time since the government collapsed in 1991.
South African paint company bullish about east African market Published by Justin Probyn on 14 February 2017 ‘As the middle class grows, the need for more and more housing increases. And obviously more houses and apartment buildings really helps our business.’
Profit-making idea: Follow Dangote’s lead and invest in Nigeria’s agriculture sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 February 2017 The cost of importing food has risen dramatically, making local production more attractive.
How two brothers started Lagos’s first coffee-shop chain Published by Kate Douglas on 10 February 2017 Café Neo was started by Nigerian brothers Ngozi and Chijioke Dozie in Lagos. Today it hopes to expand across west Africa.
Rwandan solar-powered kiosk company wants to create Africa’s biggest wifi network Published by Justin Probyn on 10 February 2017 Making people that earn less than US$5 a day part of the digital revolution.
South Africa: The economics of #SONA2017 Published by Christie Viljoen on 10 February 2017 The State of the Nation 2017 address was much more focused on economic transformation and the racial inequalities still prevalent in the economy than the 2016 speech.
The development of Morocco’s IT sector Published by Mounia Bendraoui on 10 February 2017 Morocco aims to position itself as a strategic hub in the Middle East and North Africa.
Meet the Boss: Henri Nyakarundi, managing director, ARED (Rwanda) Published by Justin Probyn on 8 February 2017 ‘Just start a business – it will teach you more about yourself and your abilities than any other institution.’
Planes, trains, and automobiles: East Africa’s massive infrastructure project begins Published by Jill Craig on 6 February 2017 LAPPSET will consist of a 32-berth port on Kenya’s north coast, a railway, an oil pipeline, highways, international airports, and resort cities.
Start-up snapshot: A new way of selling used cars Published by Justin Probyn on 6 February 2017 CarZar is a South African online platform through which users can sell their used cars.
South Africa’s challenging 2016 can be seen in growing office space vacancies Published by Kate Douglas on 3 February 2017 The office vacancy rate is likely to deteriorate further before improving.
Unleashing Zimbabwe’s tourism potential Published by Otavio Veras on 2 February 2017 Zimbabwe can become a major destination for international travellers from around the world. And, in the process, grow its economy.
Why illegal deforestation in Angola must stop Published by Jose Evangelista on 2 February 2017 Angola has seen its planted forest areas decline by 31% between 2010 and 2013.
