Africa’s 16 most dynamic and high-growth companies Published by Staff Writer on 6 May 2014 The World Economic Forum has announced its list of sub-Saharan Africa’s global growth companies.
How Nigeria’s GDP rebasing benefits Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 6 May 2014 Nigeria’s new status as Africa’s largest economy has a number of positive implications for the continent.
‘Africa’s Oprah’ showcases a different side of the continent Published by Heather Murdock on 6 May 2014 Nigerian TV leader Mosunmola Abudu is determined to portray Africa as a dynamic, modern place.
Private equity firm transforms palm oil business in Sierra Leone Published by Promotional Feature on 6 May 2014 A blend of private equity and development finance aligns returns with food security and job creation.
A look at foreign direct investment trends in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 May 2014 While 52% of FDI went into the resource sectors, EY’s report highlights an increasingly diversifying economy.
What should the WEF on Africa address? Business leaders share their thoughts Published by Kate Douglas on 5 May 2014 African business leaders speak about what they hope the World Economic Forum on Africa will address this week.
App gives the inside scoop to Dakar’s nightlife Published by Maleele Choongo on 5 May 2014 Senegal’s free Agendakar app connects users to happenings in the capital.
There’s no place on earth like Lagos, says founder of online property marketplace Published by Kate Douglas on 2 May 2014 Canadian Allie Morse moved to Lagos a year ago and talks about living and renting in the bustling city.
Oil and mining to be the backbone of East Africa’s economic growth Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 May 2014 Oil, gas and mining developments could have positive spill-over effects for the rest of the economy.
Finding the right chord: A look at integration in North Africa Published by Duncan Pickard on 2 May 2014 The countries of North Africa trade and invest less in each other’s economies than any other region in the world.
Why failure is sometimes a good thing Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 May 2014 Sam Gichuru, CEO of Nairobi-based startup accelerator Nailab, says there are many lessons to be learned in failure.
Inside Bob Diamond and Ashish Thakkar’s new banking group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 April 2014 How two business moguls teamed up to create a pan-African financial services group.
It’s important to surround yourself with the right people, says social entrepreneur Published by Staff Writer on 30 April 2014 At the age of 14, Neftaly Malatjie decided it was time to make a difference in his poverty-stricken community, Diepsloot.
Free Facebook – a way for African mobile operators to boost internet use? Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 April 2014 “Facebook has been a fantastic driver of data on mobile networks.”
