Africa’s economy set for dramatic changes Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 7 August 2014 An interview with Carlos Lopes, the executive secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa.
Why Carlyle Group CEO is bullish about private equity in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 7 August 2014 If there is going to be a great explosion in private equity, it will be in Africa, says David Rubenstein.
Foreign-born development fantasies will make African cities a nightmare Published by Vanessa Watson on 6 August 2014 African cities have become the world’s next property investment frontier.
Can the Smart Jacket become a competitive advantage for motorcycle taxis? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 August 2014 Motorcycle taxis are one of the leading causes of road accidents in Kenya.
Young, bright and ambitious: Two agri-preneurs sowing seeds in Rwanda Published by Staff Writer on 6 August 2014 Two young Rwandans using social agri-preneurship to improve the lives of people in their country.
US-Africa Summit: Six investment ideas for US firms seeking returns in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 August 2014 Investment perspectives from top business leaders.
‘People need to see Africa as it is’, says billionaire Mo Ibrahim Published by Kate Douglas on 5 August 2014 In light of the US-Africa Leaders Summit, Mo Ibrahim highlights some of the common misconceptions concerning Africa.
‘While the US may be late to the party, it has a lot to offer Africa’ Published by Staff Writer on 5 August 2014 “US companies can do very well in Africa provided they put in the effort to understand the continent’s markets in detail.”
Five reasons to implement your own grand business vision for Africa Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 5 August 2014 Let’s be honest: Africa is rising, but most Africans are still figuring out how to catch up.
Johannesburg – the Empire City strikes back Published by Simon Allison on 4 August 2014 Johannesburg, South Africa’s economic capital, makes a comeback after white flight, overcrowding and neglect led to the decline of the inner city.
Jovago hopes to make online hotel bookings the norm in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 August 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to Estelle Verdier, head of hotel booking site Jovago in East Africa.
Malaria testing for under $1: Entrepreneur talks mixing business and science Published by Kate Douglas on 4 August 2014 South African Ashley Uys explains how he started manufacturing low-cost medical diagnostic test kits.
ACCTivate! and QuickBooks Pro – a winning formula Published by Press Office on 1 August 2014 ACCTivate! and QuickBooks Pro have come together to bundle two award-winning software packages into one total business solution.
Africa’s local dynamos: Five companies changing the rules of business Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2014 These “local dynamos” are winning customers through innovative business models.
