Nigeria: Don’t worry about short-term economic volatility, says MTN chairman Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 April 2017 ‘It is still a very important market, almost 170 million people,’ says Phuthuma Nhleko.
Changing the way safe drinking water is bought and sold in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 23 April 2017 I-Drop Water is a for-profit social enterprise that designs, builds and installs drinking water purification and dispensing machines in grocery stores.
Africa’s FMCG industry: Navigating between opportunity and uncertainty Published by Pamela Wadi and Max Gebhart on 21 April 2017 Examining the various issues facing the FMCG sector in Africa, and the opportunities that exist for potential investors should these risks be mitigated.
Nine African ministries to participate in the annual Africa Energy Forum in Copenhagen this June Published by Press Office on 21 April 2017 Matusila Malungeni the minister of energy and hydraulic resources of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the latest to confirm his attendance.
What Pick n Pay’s results tell us about retail in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 21 April 2017 Online retail is gaining traction while South African consumers are seeking greater bang for their buck.
Ethiopian Airlines’ catering wins Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier in Africa award Published by Press Office on 21 April 2017 ‘Readers of PAX International have spoken out loud and clear and unanimously voted Ethiopian as an outstanding inflight food service in Africa.’
South Sudan “open for business” as first international law firm enters Juba Published by Press Office on 19 April 2017 Centurion Law Group has signed a strategic alliance agreement with South Sudanese law firm Awatkeer Law Chambers.
Botswana – the most attractive investment destination in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 19 April 2017 Botswana’s strategic location, skilled workforce and a politically stable environment have attracted the attention of international investors.
How serious is South Africa’s credit downgrade? Published by George Herman on 19 April 2017 No investment is ‘junk’ simply because some foreign investor can no longer invest in it.
Ethiopian will celebrate the reopening of Abuja Airport with Africa’s first Airbus A350-900 Published by Press Office on 19 April 2017 The state of the art airplane will start the scheduled service on the Addis Ababa-Abuja route.
Mo Ibrahim: Africa is at a tipping point Published by Mo Ibrahim on 19 April 2017 The demographic dividend is in danger of turning sour.
The growth of medical tourism in South Africa Published by Press Office on 18 April 2017 For Europeans and travellers from the Americas and Asia, South Africa offers an affordable alternative for many cosmetic procedures, thanks to the weak rand.
Student housing – sub-Saharan Africa’s next big opportunity? Published by Nelly Murungi on 18 April 2017 Demand for new purpose-built student accommodation across sub-Saharan Africa is anticipated to exceed 500,000 beds over the next five years.
Private equity investors in Africa are distinct from other parts of the world Published by Staff Writer on 18 April 2017 They hold investments for longer and use less debt.
