IMF boss warns sub-Saharan Africa to watch slowdown in emerging markets Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 January 2014 “Looking forward sub-Saharan Africa cannot afford complacency because immense challenges remain.”
Africa ‘has potential to grab global manufacturing opportunity’ Published by Kate Douglas on 9 January 2014 Africa should focus on developing a range of economic activities and the skills to match these.
Will Africa’s natural resources boom benefit the poor? Published by Anand Rajaram on 9 January 2014 Anand Rajaram highlights the need to ensure revenues from oil, gas and mining benefit African populations.
South Sudan conflict ‘could reinfect’ East African economic growth, warns analyst Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 January 2014 Instability in South Sudan could negatively affect foreign investment and economic growth in the region.
Five New Year’s resolutions for SMEs Published by Business Partners team on 8 January 2014 The New Year is a good time to reflect on what needs to be improved or changed for the year ahead.
Kenya warned against economic complacency Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 January 2014 IMF managing director Christine Lagarde applauds Kenya’s recent economic gains.
How three agribusinesses have improved their engagement with smallholders Published by Kate Douglas on 8 January 2014 Three agribusinesses which have addressed the challengers of sourcing quality produce from smallholder farmers.
What does the failure of Woolworths say about Nigeria? Published by Kate Douglas on 7 January 2014 Woolworths may not have succeeded in Nigeria, but many other South African retailers are doing well.
‘Don’t rush’ common currency IMF boss tells East African Community Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 January 2014 “Make sure the East African Monetary Union can actually teach the Europeans how to do it right.”
Fastjet likely to become more pan-African in 2014 Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 January 2014 Low-cost carrier Fastjet looks to expand routes across the continent.
Five lessons learnt from doing business research in Africa Published by Mohamed Zin El Abidine on 7 January 2014 Conducting business in the continent can often be challenging, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun.
VIDEO: Tonee Ndungu’s 10 tips for entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 6 January 2014 Kenyan entrepreneur Tonee Ndungu outlines factors to achieving success in business.
Crisis in South Sudan shows major business risks remain in parts of Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 January 2014 Recent violence in South Sudan could erase much of the country’s progress since independence.
Business leaders need courage and humility, says Unilever MD Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 January 2014 “In today’s world you cannot be a leader that professes to know it all.”
