Mara Delta betting on debt-burdened Mozambique Published by Kate Douglas on 16 March 2017 The property company says many of its competitors have fled African markets, allowing the firm to negotiate better deals.
Two very different responses to Uber – Kenya and South Africa Published by Thando Vilakazi and Shingie Chisoro Dube on 14 March 2017 There are also concerns that Uber, with its first-mover advantage within the ride-sharing market, is growing into a monopoly despite the benefits to consumers.
Africa’s jobless youth cast a shadow over economic growth Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 14 March 2017 In most African countries, youth unemployment ‘occurs at a rate more than twice that for adults’.
Uganda needs a caffeine fix: Insights from Vietnam’s coffee market success Published by Astrid RN Haas on 14 March 2017 Until recently Vietnam and Uganda shared a similar trajectory in the development of their coffee sectors.
Lagos’ first timeshare co-working space Published by Justin Probyn on 13 March 2017 Lagos CoWork is ‘uberising’ the office market by providing an on-demand workspace for growing businesses.
Business leaders share how they are dealing with some of Africa’s current challenges Published by Kate Douglas on 13 March 2017 The dollar crunch, negative perceptions and high costs – here is how some companies are getting around these challenges.
Private equity stakeholders on investing in high-risk African countries Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 March 2017 Industry stakeholders expressed conflicting views on investing in countries such as the DRC and Mozambique.
Unclear what would happen to CFA franc if France withdraws from euro Published by Kate Douglas on 10 March 2017 ‘If France really does withdraw from the eurozone, all bets are off for the euro and for the CFA franc.’
Hotspots for Africa’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals Published by Staff Writer on 9 March 2017 The growth in ultra-wealthy populations in Africa will outpace that of Europe and North America over the next decade.
Profit-making idea: Egypt is a Trump trade Published by Charles Robertson on 9 March 2017 The country is a structural reform story that is attracting investors.
Liquidation to box-office hits: How this South African animation company did it Published by Kate Douglas on 9 March 2017 Triggerfish Animation Studios has produced award-winning feature films. But it wasn’t easy getting to that point.
Becoming a cross-border e-commerce champion in five steps Published by Staff Writer on 9 March 2017 Today’s diverse cross-border e-tailer landscape demonstrates that businesses of all shapes and sizes have the potential to ‘go global’.
China-Africa relations: Musings from the Belt and Road initiative Published by Adefolake Adeyeye on 9 March 2017 The initiative would open up a number of routes for transferring goods to Africa and within Africa.
Local content: Government must lead the charge Published by Press Office on 9 March 2017 Real local content will always be the cheaper and more efficient alternative for international companies operating in Africa.
