The Africa Continental Free Trade Area Protocol on Investment: A prickly pear for SADC and other regional economic communities Published by Dr Mthandazo Ngwenya on 11 June 2020 Much ambiguity still exists on how fundamental rights of private investors will be guaranteed in this new trade area.
Spotting opportunities in Ethiopia: The story of serial entrepreneur Addis Alemayehou Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 May 2020 Addis Alemayehou has built up a sizeable portfolio of business interests in Ethiopia and beyond. Here’s how he did it.
High-impact startups celebrated at the UCT GSB Solution Space virtual Demo Day Published by Press Office on 4 May 2020 Four startups who were part of the UCT GSB Solution Space in partnership with the MTN Group E-Track Programme received awards at the Demo Day.
Want to make money with consumer goods in northern Nigeria? Here’s what you need to know Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 April 2020 Insight into the northern Nigerian market, the available business opportunities and what it takes for consumer goods companies to be successful in this region.
Due Diligence: ‘As an investment destination, sub-Saharan Africa is a marathon, not a sprint’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 November 2019 We speak to Mobolaji Adeoye, founder and chief investment officer of Consonance Investment Managers.
Why does Nigeria keep going after big business? Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 11 October 2019 Nigeria is looking to recover up to $62 billion from international oil companies.
Africa is feeling the pain of slow reform Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 10 October 2019 Without ‘drastic actions’ to boost growth, Africa will be home to 90% of people living in poverty globally by 2030.
Nigeria and South Africa need to make up and get on with it Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 3 October 2019 Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari starts a three-day visit to South Africa today.
What to make of South Africa’s ‘new’ growth plan? Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 29 August 2019 South African finance minister Tito Mboweni has announced an economic growth plan aimed at kick-starting the country’s stalling economy.
Startup snapshot: Nigerian AI-driven platform helps reduce health insurance fraud Published by Staff Writer on 28 August 2019 Nigeria-based Curacel provides intelligent fraud detection and claim fast-tracking technology for African health insurers.
Finding value in frontier African markets Published by Nick Ndiritu on 5 May 2019 Is investing in frontier African markets worth the hassle?
Looking back: Unpacking the trends that shaped Africa’s business environment (Part 3) Published by Johan Burger on 30 March 2019 Trends and events during 2018.
Ronak Gopaldas: How can Africa increase FDI? Published by Ronak Gopaldas on 7 March 2019 Ronak Gopaldas weighs in on the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for businesses and policymakers on the African continent.
[LONG READ] Nigeria decides 2019: What you need to know Published by Ronak Gopaldas on 10 February 2019 Although elections in Nigeria are always highly competitive and anxiety-inducing affairs, there are two salient differences this time around which should offset some of the usual fault lines.