Resource-rich Malawi holds investment rewards Published by Staff Writer on 9 February 2016 Although agriculture is the dominant sector, other industries also hold business potential.
Partnering with informal shops: Supermarket chain’s new growth strategy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 February 2016 Kenya’s second-largest retailer Tuskys will start piloting a franchising model “very soon” as part of a strategy to expand its footprint.
Nigerian economic outlook: Headwinds with bright spots Published by Jill Malandrino on 9 February 2016 The National Bureau of Statistics released a report that reviews current economic conditions in Nigeria.
Will fast-growing India be able to replace China’s demand for African commodities? Published by Kate Douglas on 9 February 2016 Expert Dr Anil Gupta shares his insight.
Growth ‘coming at a price’ in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Investec on 8 February 2016 Sub-Saharan African economic growth has been one of the success stories of the last two decades – but it has come at a price
AB7: Africa’s biggest F&B expo keeps getting bigger Published by Press Office on 8 February 2016 The major attraction about Africa’s Big Seven is that it combines seven (now eight, with the permanent inclusion of the Halaal World Pavilion) food and beverage industry categories into one massive expo.
Is this ‘digital classroom in a box’ the future of education in Africa? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 February 2016 A look at BRCK’s new digital learning product.
Meet the Boss: Dan Githua, CEO, Tuskys Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 February 2016 ‘You shouldn’t wait for 100% certainty because if you wait too long you will find someone else has seized the opportunity.’
2016 Mining Indaba: Delegation numbers down, deal interest up Published by Kate Douglas on 5 February 2016 According to the Indaba’s MD, this year’s event is recording increased investor interest in mining deals and, surprisingly, even greenfield projects.
Don’t wait for others to solve your problems, says Ethiopia’s education visionary Published by Staff Writer on 5 February 2016 ‘If we don’t stand up for the things that we are passionate about, then who will?’
Distress and divestments to dominate mining deals in 2016 Published by Staff Writer on 4 February 2016 Financial distress among mining and metals companies will shape merger and acquisition activity in the sector in 2016.
Economist weighs in on Zimbabwe’s economy Published by Justin Probyn on 4 February 2016 Dr Gift Mugano on the Zimbabwean economy and its future.
Egypt hopes to lure back wary tourists with 3D-scanned pyramids Published by Simon Thuault on 4 February 2016 In an attempt to revive Egypt’s crucial tourism industry, its government has launched a series of sensational projects.
Uganda’s Gaster Lule: From baking cakes at home to a diversified empire Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 February 2016 What started as a small bakery venture in the 1970s is now a large business group.
