We need a new model for private equity investment in Africa Published by Brendan Mullen and Rushil Vallabh on 1 March 2017 Private equity has not been the catalyst for growth in Africa that everyone had hoped.
First impressions of east Africa’s largest shopping mall Published by Nelly Murungi on 28 February 2017 Although some stores were still closed, many are already trading – predominantly fashion outlets and restaurants.
How emerging markets have changed over time Published by Stephen Dover on 28 February 2017 The way people both think about and invest in emerging markets should evolve.
Are managers the new entrepreneurs? Published by Press Office on 28 February 2017 While entrepreneurship is heralded a key lever for growth in the economy, investing in strong management will also pay dividends.
CFA franc zone: Growing anti-euro political sentiment increases risk for region Published by Ecobank Research on 28 February 2017 The rise in populism across the EU has increased volatility in the EUR and hence XOF/XAF.
Facebook CEO looks for more ‘likes’ from Africa Published by Eleni Mourdoukoutas on 28 February 2017 Mark Zuckerberg’s trip to Kenya and Nigeria inspired local techies amid scepticism.
Tiger Brands redefines its African strategy as reality sets in Published by Kate Douglas on 28 February 2017 Tiger Brands has disposed of its Kenyan business Haco, representing a shift in its African expansion strategy.
Building a thriving furniture business with a hammer and a few rusty nails Published by Justin Probyn on 27 February 2017 How this husband-and-wife team started Eco Furniture Design from their garage.
Zimbabwe’s latest $5 bond note causes a greater value distortion Published by Kate Douglas on 24 February 2017 Zimbabwe’s new $5 bond note is struggling to hold its one-to-one value with the US dollar.
South Africa: Tough times ahead for commercial property Published by Press Office on 24 February 2017 Low economic growth is going to put pressure on commercial property performance, pressure on rentals, especially on small businesses, and vacancies are likely to increase in 2017.
Fact-check: No data shows that 800,000 Nigerians live in South Africa Published by Vinayak Bhardwaj on 24 February 2017 As xenophobic violence rears its head again in South Africa, a widely quoted figure of how many Nigerians live in South Africa is completely unsupported.
Uganda: Illegal immigrant turned entrepreneur builds top-rated tourism business Published by Kate Douglas on 24 February 2017 Before founding his business, Walter Wandera was first a school dropout, homeless, and even an illegal immigrant.
Achieving success in magazine publishing: The story of Couture Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 22 February 2017 Kenyan businesswoman Olive Gachara knows all too well that building a media business from scratch is no mean feat.
Meet the Boss: Michael Ugwu, general manager west Africa, Sony Music Published by Justin Probyn on 22 February 2017 ‘You never know what you might find on that tougher path because it is a road less travelled.’
