Most developing countries will benefit from oil price slump, says World Bank Group Published by Staff Writer on 12 January 2015 Gains from low oil prices can be substantial for developing-country importers if supported by stronger global growth.
Surviving bankruptcy: An entrepreneur’s tips for dealing with business failure Published by Kate Douglas on 9 January 2015 “The way one gets out of a big hole in business, is very simple – stop digging,” says Maneesh Garg.
Meet the Boss: Vimal Shah, CEO, Bidco Group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 January 2015 “You can call me a workaholic because I work from 5am to midnight… It is not work for me. It’s fun.”
Why oil is unlikely to stay too low for too long Published by Tom Nelson and Charles Whall on 9 January 2015 Tom Nelson and Charles Whall explain why they believe the oil price is unlikely to stay this low for an extended period of time.
Start-up snapshot: SweepSouth wants to disrupt domestic cleaning Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 January 2015 “Our aim is to take the hassle out of getting your place cleaned.”
Forget doctors and lawyers, farming is where the money’s at, says Nigerian entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 8 January 2015 “Nigeria is the current dumping ground for food produce from all over the world,” said Cynthia Mosunmola Umoru.
Tough times ahead for South Africa Inc, but it’s better than 2014 Published by Adrian Saville on 8 January 2015 Over the last twenty years, the single biggest determinant of South Africa’s economic growth has been global growth.
Seven business tips for a successful 2015 Published by Staff Writer on 8 January 2015 Inspiration for the year ahead.
Taking the leap: Entrepreneur on why he left Poland to start a business in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 7 January 2015 “At that time my knowledge about Nigeria was the so-called Google knowledge,” says Marek Zmyslowski.
What can Africa learn from East Asia’s boom? Published by Babatunde Osotimehin on 7 January 2015 If sub-Saharan Africa drew on East Asia’s experience, the region could experience an economic miracle of its own.
‘Crops’ or ‘carats’? Interaction between gold mining and cocoa production in Ghana Published by Stephen Yeboah on 7 January 2015 A ‘think piece’ by the Africa Progress Panel’s research fellow, Stephen Yeboah.
Why Botswana’s largest retailer ventured into ‘risky’ Zimbabwe Published by Kate Douglas on 6 January 2015 Zimbabwe has the best pool of talent in Africa, says the CEO of Choppies.
How technology is changing the way business is being done in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 6 January 2015 Increasing adoption of technology in sub-Saharan Africa is disrupting industries such as banking, retail and education.
Why it’s time for Africans to eat local Published by Carlos Lopes on 6 January 2015 Africans are eating like the rest of the world, but what they are eating isn’t necessarily good for them.
