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Creativity is the new money in Africa

Published by Carlos Lopes on 20 August 2014

While there is clearly no shortage of talent in the continent, Africa has been relatively poor in profiting from it.

What a weak South Africa means for the rest of the continent

Published by Kate Douglas on 20 August 2014

Business leaders debate the impact that a weakening South African economy has on the rest of the continent.

Meet the Boss: Adil Popat, CEO, Simba Corporation

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 August 2014

Kenyan CEO stresses importance of having a balance between work and family.

Beyond the health crisis, Ebola hits Liberia’s economy hard

Published by Patrick Hettinger on 19 August 2014

The Ebola outbreak threatens to reverse much of the economic progress Liberia has made over the past decade.

CEO believes growth in rest of continent provides good opportunities for JSE

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 August 2014

Companies in fast-growing African countries will find cost-effective access to international capital through the JSE.

Talking business and exporting to Africa with Entrepreneur of the Year finalist

Published by Kate Douglas on 19 August 2014

“Although we export all over the world, Africa is our main focus market.”

Kigali co-working space offering startups more than just a desk

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 August 2014

How we made it in Africa talks to Jon Stever, founder of Rwanda’s The Office.

Unpacking Power Africa: A good opportunity for the private sector?

Published by Kate Douglas on 18 August 2014

How we made it in Africa talks to OPIC about the nitty-gritty of the Power Africa initiative.

Dar es Salaam will be Africa's fastest growing city.

Which African cities will offer the best opportunities in the coming years?

Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 August 2014

PwC says investors should look beyond Lagos, Kinshasa and Johannesburg.

Africa’s M-Pesa mobile payment method debuts in Romania

Published by Lisa Bryant on 15 August 2014

In a trend reversal, African technology has migrated to Europe.

Don’t put your eggs in one basket, says animal health entrepreneur

Published by Kate Douglas on 15 August 2014

South African entrepreneur explains why product diversification has helped his business grow in Southern Africa.

Ebola: 50% of multinationals have no policy to deal with pandemics

Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 August 2014

New survey reveals many global companies are not prepared to cope with pandemics.

Dress your business in formal clothes and see it grow

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 August 2014

Informal women-owned businesses are losing out on growth opportunities.

African businesses continue to reap benefits of US-Africa trade agreement, says DHL

Published by Staff Writer on 14 August 2014

“Africa is the ‘last frontier’, the more we collectively focus on connecting it with the world, the more sustainable its economies will be and the more jobs we will create.”

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