Sitemap - 2017 - How we made it in Africa
Top five trends that will drive Africa’s private equity market in 2018
Why growth in electric vehicles could mean good times for mining in the DRC
Top five business risks for West Africa
The top 10 mistakes exporters to Africa make (Part 2)
Listen: Nairobi-based entrepreneur on starting a business with your own money
The top 10 mistakes exporters to Africa make (Part 1)
Star Slliance, Air China and Beijing Capital International Airport agree joint cooperation
Financing innovative technology solutions to power Africa
An overview of the Namibian economy
DHL announces title partnership of Africa’s largest e-commerce and fintech event
Ethiopian Airlines mobile application goes live
The rising need for convenience-focused businesses
Zimbabwe's new government to revise 'indigenisation' law
10 African entrepreneurs who've lived abroad, but built thriving businesses back home
How global hotel groups can leave a lasting legacy in Africa
The journey so far: Henri Nyakarundi, CEO, ARED
Startup snapshot: South African platform 'uberising' photography
Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra sweeps award for excellence in hospitality category
Carlos Lopes: Guinea is not a pig or a fowl, rather a country about to take-off
UCT GSB unveils 10 new case studies to boost business learning in Africa
What it’s like to be a VC investor in South Africa
Providing credit in Kenya: What we can learn from this microfinance company
Ethiopian's second Boeing 787-9 made its debut flight to Beijing
The journey so far: Raphael Afaedor, CEO, Supermart.ng
Kenya: The entrepreneur who took a chance with starting a chocolate brand
Digital transformation and Africa’s youth bulge: The perfect bedfellows?
Meet the Boss: Adjoa Boateng, regional director, MicroEnsure Ghana
Listen: Bottled-water company reveals secrets to franchising success
Startup snapshot: Solar-powered wifi in Lagos, Nigeria
Ethiopian receives a second Boeing 787-9 Fleet
Profit-making idea: Halal industry offering attractive opportunities
Frontier markets lead sub-Saharan Africa
Is it a good time for investors to put their money in Nigeria?
US tech giants eyeing Africa's education sector: On the road with Microsoft
Meet the Boss: Amsalu Alemayehu, CEO, Wasasa Microfinance (Ethiopia)
Crazy Black Friday at QuickBooks
Black Friday – on an upward trend in South Africa
Nigeria's economic growth prospects: The three scenarios
Profit-making idea: Manufacturers can reduce costs with industrial IoT
Africa’s one-stop-shop for packaging
Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing announce order for four 777 Freighters
The journey so far: Eli Pollak, founder and CEO, Apollo Agriculture
Talking business with Pick n Pay chairman Gareth Ackerman
Entrepreneur quits Nike job to start food business in Rwanda
Ecobank reveals three key emerging trends for Africa
Startup snapshot: Nigeria's Smaart Health – a doctor in your pocket
China-Africa Investment Forum: The start of a new chapter in the Sino-African economic partnership
Ethiopian wins AFRAA Airline of the Year Award for the 6th year in a row
The company that turned African telcos into insurance brokers
Opinion: Leaping backwards into darkness
The journey so far: Tumi Phake, founder and CEO, Zenzele Fitness Group
Why shrewd businesspeople should be eyeing Africa's smaller economies
Startup snapshot: Slow economic growth the biggest risk for market research firm
Industry 4.0 – Is Africa ready for the march of the robots?
'You never achieve more than what you aim for,' says entrepreneur of the year
UCT GSB case study wins African Governance Showcase Competition
Exporting to Nigeria: Tips and insights
African banks must ‘adapt or die’ as emerging fintechs evolve into bigger threats
IFC and the Africa CEO Forum partner to stimulate private investment in Africa
Aviation as a catalyst for growth in Africa
Ethiopian B787-9 touches down at Kinshasa
Robo-advisors: For investors who want to be in control
Profit-making idea: Invest in one of the most improved economies for ease of doing business
The journey so far: Iyinoluwa 'E' Aboyeji, co-founder, Flutterwave
Startup snapshot: The business behind discovering unusual attractions and breaking your routine
Success in Nigeria requires deep knowledge of market environment
Africa’s first Ethiopian B787-9 lands at Africa’s Spice Island, Zanzibar
Listen: How social ventures can move from grant funding to real money
Nigeria and South Africa affecting the overall perception of investors towards Africa
Senegal – another big rebasing to GDP
Belt and Road Initiative – African countries offer major investment opportunities
Swaziland-based chilli business finds export success
Business in Africa: 12 profit-making ideas
Africa’s first Ethiopian B-787-9 made its debut flight to the 'Roof of Africa'
QuickBooks Online recognised as best Small Business Accounting Software
Private equity: Consumer staples a prominent theme for investors
Startup snapshot: Careers platform wants to shake up Kenya's recruitment landscape
Tech entrepreneur Annette Muller on why business is like gardening
Additive manufacturing: Implications for African economies
Learn the art of the un-multitask
Profit-making idea: Don't underestimate the rural middle class
Quantum Global Group’s US$1.1bn Infrastructure Fund exits a leading East African cement producer
Supermarket surge on the cards for Côte d’Ivoire
Pension funds – should they be financing infrastructure in Africa?
Ethiopian avails free wifi connection at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Q&A: Phatisa on partnering with OPIC, and Africa's investment opportunities
Is India enhancing its relationship with Africa?
DHL the only company to be named Top Employer in 18 African countries
Asian automotive companies on the hunt for growth in Africa
Listen: Success depends on how well you understand yourself, says CEO Ken Njoroge
The journey so far: Adebayo Alonge, CEO, RxAll
Startup snapshot: Delivering land rights documentation to Ghanaian farmers
Demographics are shaping the investment attractiveness of Africa’s hotel sector
Four things this packaging company teaches us about Africa’s consumer goods industry
Four trend-driven franchising opportunities in South Africa
Ethiopian topped industry and customer choice awards as the Rising Star Carrier of the Year
Acclaimed entrepreneur on bootstrapping, cash flow and why a good idea isn't enough
Actis sponsors international scholarships for students or alumni of Honoris United Universities
DHL Express highlights importance of managing customer experiences to stay ahead of competition
Fundo Soberano de Angola announces investment updates for Q2 2017
UCT GSB centre only African business school on new UN Development Programme research council
Who's got the biggest economy in Africa?
Debunking the stereotypes about high risks for investing in Africa
Value of M&A transactions involving sub-Saharan Africa the highest since 2013
African Innovation Foundation – call for applications: Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 awards
Profit-making idea: Backward integration the 'secret' to Dangote's success
Ethiopian voted 2017 Middle East and Africa Airline of the Year by Airline Economics magazine
At age 36, this Nigerian already has a lifetime of business successes and scars to show
Four barriers hindering innovation in Africa
The journey so far: Zandre Campos, CEO, ABO Capital
South African company tapping into low-carb diet trend with 'pasta from veg'
DHL and MallforAfrica team up to further cross-border e-commerce to the US
Startup snapshot: Capitalising on the continent's mobile marketing opportunity
Port of Caio to start full operations ahead of schedule in the first quarter of 2019
Investment ranking: South Africa falls from top position, and Nigeria drops out of the top 10
Cameroon insight: Anglophone crisis may prolong economic decline
Ethiopian Airlines adjudged CIMG airline of the year 2016
Tanzania: Entrepreneur overcomes financing challenges to launch cashew business
Rwanda dials up investment opportunities by playing to its strengths
Michio Kaku on how technology will impact the world in the coming 20 years
The journey so far: Mwiya Musokotwane, CEO, Thebe Investment Management
What benefits can Africa derive from the BRICS partnership?
Sovereign wealth funds and Africa’s unique challenges
Entering the fintech space – what you need to know from a legal perspective
UCT GSB case study on African Bank collapse wins international accolade
The business case for Cameroon's first premier cinema
Did historic court ruling wipe out nearly US$1bn from Kenya’s stock exchange?
Aviation outlook in Africa: Clear skies or turbulence ahead?
The challenges facing West Africa's chocolate industry
How companies in Africa can benefit from industrial internet-of-things solutions
Saving the world through better choices
The journey so far: Nir Marom, co-founder and president, Lumos Global
Mining issues in Africa: Private sector stakeholders share their views
Overcoming the challenges for manufacturing in Africa
Financing green energy infrastructure in Africa
New business school chair brings poetic vision to role
Where to invest in Africa: Investment bank ranks top countries
Rotten tomatoes: Nigerian entrepreneur offers solution to age-old farming problem
Investment trip: Searching for opportunities in Morocco
The rise of artificial intelligence in Africa
China-Africa business: Discourse still lacks equilibrium
Meet the Boss: Stanley Munyao, CEO, Musoni Kenya
Supply chain management: How SMEs can succeed in Africa
Creative industries and the informal sector
The journey so far: Etop Ikpe, CEO, Cars45
Can you bank on banking stocks now?
Actis and Genesis Group bring first premier cinema to Douala
Seizing Africa's rapidly-growing food market that could be worth $1tn by 2030
Nighttime football game a sign of improving situation in Mogadishu
Rise of renewable energy is “disruptive moment” for power sector
Sub-Saharan Africa's recovery remains on course, but there are risks to monitor
African countries need to rethink how they trade with each other
Startup snapshot: Moroccan platform aiming to 'Uberise' healthcare
Research: Tackling the energy crisis in Nigeria – a case for solar
The journey so far: Ademola Adesina, CEO, Rensource
How will China's 19th National Congress affect Africa?
Meet the Boss: Stephen Smithyman, CEO, Kanu Equipment
Research: Unpacking Nigeria's agriculture opportunities
South Africa insight: GDP rebound is likely to falter in 2H
Over 400 African and Chinese economic decision makers expected in Marrakesh
The Africa CEO Forum returns to Africa in 2018
How Walvis Bay is positioning itself to become the trade hub for Southern Africa
Ethiopian Airlines signs up for Sabre passenger reservations technology solution
Heineken on the ins and outs of local sourcing in Africa
If South Africa is serious about growth it must be urban-led and private sector-driven
Zambian CEO on his new satellite town, and which sectors not to invest in
CEO of Uganda's Bakulu Power finds her feet in renewable energy game
Insights about Africa's global trade: Risks to its future growth?
Ethiopian to upgrade its Sao Paulo services to non-stop direct flights
Francophone Africa's construction industry: Seizing the opportunities
The journey so far: NJ Ayuk, CEO, Centurion Law Group
Throw away long strategy documents and position your organisation to win through its choices
Adaku Ufere named finalist for attorney of the year
Moving Africa's property industry beyond the ‘pioneering’ phase
Bitcoin, blockchain and bubbles: Cutting through the hype
In pictures: Shoprite's massive new distribution centre one of Africa's most advanced
How to realistically start a business in Africa with little or no capital
Egyptian inventor poised to tap multi-billion dollar bearings market
The journey so far: Ricky Thomson, founder and director, SafeBoda
'Solar key to sustainable energy supply in Nigeria,' says report
Is the African mining sector becoming uninvestable?
Automotive outlook for Africa: Bumpy roads ahead?
How a new cruise ship terminal could boost Durban's economy
Weathering Africa’s commercial real estate storm
Quantum Global awarded "Fastest Growing Investment Company in Sub-Saharan Africa 2017"
Stirring up e-commerce in South Africa
Venture capital investment in Africa: Where the IFC is betting its money
Ethiopian starts thrice-weekly service to Bahrain
Africa-Asia partnerships offer new economic opportunities
Access to mechanisation – driving African agri growth
Capoinvest Limited to promote foreign direct investment in Porto do Caio Project in Cabinda
Lift off for Africa’s first airport brewery
The Gulf-Africa partnership: At the crossroads of internationalisation
The impact of Germany’s G20 presidency on Africa
New Angolan beverage plant approved for development
Post-sanctions Sudan: A unique opportunity for frontier-market investors?
You love shopping, but should you be investing in clothing retail stocks?
Investors eyeing Africa's private education opportunity
Tony Elumelu on the challenges of growing a pan-African company
Profit-making idea: Become a supplier to Chinese companies in Africa
Startup snapshot: Using artificial intelligence to improve education
Ethiopian retrofitted its B767-300 fleet with flat-bed seats and wifi IFE
Investment firm on why it acquired a school in Angola
Opinion: Why we need to embrace globalisation now
Why European companies need a long-term strategy in Africa
Fábrica de Sabão: An old soap factory turned co-working space in Luanda slum
Seven Chinese companies which have made it in Africa
Transforming Nigeria's agricultural value chain
Business school commits record R4.6 million towards scholarships for 2018
Cryptocurrency is the great African opportunity
Lethabo Mokoena: The South African entrepreneur who is serious about shoe-care
Digital currency could spark African financial revolution
South African mining company goes against the grain with major US acquisition
Quantum Global appoints top US business leader and African tech entrepreneur to its advisory board
Success is an attitude: A bootstrapper's approach to nailing the fashion industry
South African retail feeling the pinch as consumer confidence suffers
Startup snapshot: Invest in Nigerian agriculture from anywhere in the world
Ethiopian marks Star Alliance 20th anniversary
Quantum Global's Africa Investment Index shows Ghana on the rebound
The ups and downs of building a pan-African business: In conversation with Aliko Dangote
Profit-making idea: Keep an eye on developments in Sudan
The journey so far: Peris Bosire, co-founder, FarmDrive
Resource nationalism moves up a gear in Tanzania
Polyoak’s innovative aseptic carton packaging
Meet the Boss: Luis Lopez, CEO, Honoris United Universities
The case for up-skilling senior management during a recession
Why literacy rates should be taken seriously by investors in Africa
Start-ups take Africa by storm
Unpacking renewable energy in Africa
Businesswoman builds company that thrives in Africa's tough and remote areas
The economic costs of illicit financial flows in Africa’s extractive sector
Nigerian entrepreneur grows trendsetting jewellery business from scratch
New approaches will enhance food security in Africa
Nigeria's 'queen of golf' mentors next generation of potential pros
UCT makes history, and a difference, in Philippi
Congolese inventor has a solution to get rural Africa emailing
Ethiopian to start services to Bahrain
Macron's FrançAfrique: Old wine in a new bottle?
African farmers should take advantage of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies
Startup snapshot: Talking business with solar irrigation company
The journey so far: Nokwethu Khojane, co-founder, Lakheni
University of Stellenbosch Business School information session: Botswana – 28 July 2017
University of Stellenbosch Business School information session: Zambia – 27 July 2017
University of Stellenbosch Business School information session: Zimbabwe – 26 July 2017
University of Stellenbosch Business School information session: Kenya – 25 July 2017
Big shift in Nigerian shopping patterns due to tough market conditions
Africa's dilemmas with May's Brexit quagmire
How this Kenyan company saw an opportunity to link small-scale farmers with banks
Startup snapshot: What this Nigerian footwear brand would do with a $1m investment
Five ways African employers can benefit from a more diverse workforce
Doing business in rural Africa: Strategies for success
The journey so far: Tunde Kehinde, co-founder, Lidya / Jumia
Case study: How this Singapore tech company built a thriving business in Africa
Does Trump's 'America first' mean 'Africa last'?
Actis launches Honoris United Universities – the first pan-African private higher education network
Chinese companies in Africa: 25% make their initial investment back within a year
Hotel group sees potential in French-speaking West Africa
Moroccan tech entrepreneur has a solution to combat illegal fishing
African consumer products industry rides out uncertainty
When is the right time for a founding CEO to step aside?
Phatisa backs Kanu’s vision to build Africa’s leading equipment business
Renewables and Africa’s energy future
Building a fashion empire with Afrocentric bow ties
Education is key to realising Africa’s demographic dividend
Meet the Boss: Mário Lourenço, CEO, Cochan Group
Pockets of promise: Seven African countries to watch
Notes from the field: Takeaways from a business trip to Botswana
Off the beaten track: Unpacking South Sudan's business opportunities
Profit-making idea: Manufacturing matches in Rwanda
South African company giving bulk buying power to low-income communities
OPINION: Pilotless commercial flights are coming. What it means for safety
Meet the Boss: Olivier Jacquin, CEO, Mangalis Hotel Group
Ethiopian inaugurates state-of-the-art Cargo Terminal-II
Dutch group launches business opportunity in commercial cleaning industry
The journey so far: Lexi Novitske, principal investment officer, Singularity Investments
Shopping malls and sugar cane: Investing in Angola's economic diversification
E-commerce in Nigeria: The future is mobile
Nigeria 19th most attractive investment destination in Africa
Ranked: African cities with the best quality of life
Germany touts Africa investment as signature issue
Profit-making idea: Potential for construction companies along Mozambique's Nacala corridor
BarefootLaw: Uganda's first online legal service
Startup snapshot: Streamlining the buying and selling of medication in Nigeria
Fintech waiting game is on as players line up to capture Africa’s unbanked market
Are South African women ‘not ready’ for leadership positions?
DHL Express lauds employees as cornerstone of success
Interview: Using technology to boost the incomes of West African farmers
University of Stellenbosch Business School information session in Lagos, Nigeria
University of Stellenbosch Business School information session in Accra, Ghana
Kenyan entrepreneur providing a digital alternative to textbooks
Online safety of South Africa’s youth deteriorating
Ethiopia launches online entry visa application and issuance (e-visa)
Convertible bonds provide the platinum solution for issuers and investors
Marketing to sub-Saharan Africa's middle class: 13 ground rules
Investors seek strong corporate governance
WATCH: The King Baudouin African Development Prize award ceremony
Fintech: Africa's payments and remittances space becoming crowded
10 African innovators with game-changing ideas
AIF announces the top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2017
Serving sustainable jobs in the hospitality industry
GSB case study wins top award at Emerald AABS
Middle-class life: Surviving the modern African city
South African CEOs aim to disrupt and grow amidst uncertainty
Profit-making idea: Keep an eye on Senegal's emerging oil and gas industry
Why reliable climate and weather data is key to Africa’s agricultural transformation
Leadership: Be the victor rather than the victim
UCT business school customised offering rated as fastest-growing in world
Three ways Africa can achieve its trade goals
Gender diversity in management: No cookie-cutter solution
Africa's growing leverage in business and trade relations
A checklist for African mid-stage companies looking to stand out to investors
Ethiopian Airlines, Boeing and non-profit organisations join together for humanitarian flight
Jambojet on moving beyond Kenya and learning from the failure of other African airlines
Aberdeen Uni, Centurion Law Group partner to offer new Africa energy scholarship
Doing business in South Sudan: Advantage in being a first-mover
Ethiopian wins African Airline of the Year 2017 Award
Africa’s economic headwinds are subsiding
Better times ahead for Ghana’s economy
Nigeria: Accelerated infrastructure investments needed to drive the next wave of economic growth
African hospitality market attracting new investors
Young South African on starting his castor oil and biodiesel business
New railway halves travel time from Nairobi to Mombasa
Visa-free travel in Africa for Africans: Ghana makes most progress
The actual flow of resources from and to developing countries
Swimming caps for big hair: Entrepreneur identifies untapped opportunity
Brand ambassadorship: The dos and don'ts
Cost saving potential of PET preforms
Ethiopian to add flight frequency to Seychelles
Insight into the lives of Africa's middle class
Interview: Searching for Africa's alternative investment opportunities
Daily, not monthly, insurance premiums a better deal for Kenya's matatu operators
Meet the Boss: Jaco Lotz, International Business Development Executive, ADvTECH
Expect the unexpected when expanding into Africa
Growing resistance to South African products on the continent. Here's why
Can off-grid electricity power Africa?
Centurion successfully advocates for Equatorial Guinea OPEC membership
African Economic Outlook: 10 facts you probably didn't know
Selling food in Africa: What we can learn from this company's challenges
A closer look at Lumos' pay-as-you-go solar business in Nigeria
Growing competition in the CSD market demands pack differentiation
The art of giving gains traction in Africa as the wealthy seek to make a difference
Four Africa-based property and construction companies to look out for
Healthcare – ripe for disruption
Meet the Boss: Nick Langford, Country Head Kenya, Rendeavour
Not all doom and gloom for agriculture in ‘junk’ South Africa, says economist
Doing Business: Can Nigeria replicate the Singapore model like Mauritius did?
Why Zimbabwe’s 'cows as collateral' bill has this economist worried
Warehousing entrepreneur shifts focus from Russia to Kenya
Is entrepreneurship a trip best travelled alone?
Local sourcing: A multi-billion dollar opportunity for companies in Africa
Growth in the construction industry presents opportunities for light-weight plastic buckets
Award-winning QuickBooks Online offers astonishing discounts
Global consumer themes combine with new technologies to create African opportunity
Now that AB InBev has acquired SABMiller, here are its plans for Africa
As one door closes, could another open for Africa?
Assessing the state of South Africa’s agriculture sector
Nigeria: Finding opportunities where others fear to tread
Why this private equity firm is betting on a Kenyan biscuit manufacturer
Africa’s diversified FDI sources provide resilience
‘Factory Africa’? Time to get serious about red tape at continent's borders
Meet the Boss: Paul Kavuma, CEO, Catalyst Principal Partners
Namibia is a winning tourist attraction, but could tap deeper into visitors' wallets
Star Alliance celebrates 20 years of connecting people and cultures
Megatrends impacting development in Africa
'It’s good to fail sometimes': The story of a Kenyan manufacturing business
Kenya 15th most attractive investment destination in Africa
What Africa can expect from the US in foreign policy
South African entrepreneur on lessons learnt from Silicon Valley and tough times
Enabling positive work experiences
What these business leaders would do if they ruled Africa
Art rides the turbulent winds of 2016, but returns remain impressive for those that stay the course
True entrepreneurs rise above the challenges
Developing a culture of brand ambassadorship for sustained growth
Start-ups in Africa are more likely to grow from client revenue than investment
Is South Africa a gateway for China’s investment in Africa?
Expanding to Botswana? Not a 'crazy' idea for South African retailer
South African private equity continues to endure despite slowing growth
Rhino campaign: Kenyan wildlife conservancy partners with dating app Tinder
South African academics pioneer new method for financial markets
Meet the Boss: Kevin Lennett, managing director, The Crazy Store
Africa's subsistence-minded farmers should become commercially-minded
NJ Ayuk's Big Barrels leads the way forward to Africa Oil and Gas 2.0
CEOs seize the opportunities that uncertainty brings
14 Kloof Street for sale by tender
Ghana to Host the 6th Innovation Prize for Africa Event in July 2017
Back to black: Egypt’s CEOs bullish on future growth
Africa’s hub economies account for the majority of FDI
Announcing the Pan-African Health Tourism Congress 2017
Africa – a hub of opportunities waiting to be unlocked
Startup snapshot: Ingredients and recipes delivered to your doorstep
Seven things to know about how Kenya’s emerging affluent manage their money
Investors need to approach Nigeria with caution
These are Africa’s most powerful passports
Lagos now ranked among world's cheapest cities in USD terms
Rural electrification in Africa: An economic development opportunity?
Property opportunities in Africa: What we can learn from Mara Delta’s portfolio
Investors have high hopes for Ghana, says finance minister
In Tanzania, unemployed youths turn to agriculture
Good links to the hinterland: The key to efficient overland transport
British chicken franchise launches in South Africa
Africa’s crawl towards regional integration
Five high-growth companies targeting African consumers
Junk status brings new challenges for South African businesses
Health tourism a force for good
Unpacking Kenya as an investment destination
Nigeria: Don’t worry about short-term economic volatility, says MTN chairman
Changing the way safe drinking water is bought and sold in Africa
Africa's FMCG industry: Navigating between opportunity and uncertainty
Nine African ministries to participate in the annual Africa Energy Forum in Copenhagen this June
What Pick n Pay’s results tell us about retail in sub-Saharan Africa
Ethiopian Airlines' catering wins Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier in Africa award
South Sudan “open for business” as first international law firm enters Juba
Botswana – the most attractive investment destination in Africa
How serious is South Africa’s credit downgrade?
Ethiopian will celebrate the reopening of Abuja Airport with Africa’s first Airbus A350-900
The growth of medical tourism in South Africa
Student housing – sub-Saharan Africa's next big opportunity?
Private equity investors in Africa are distinct from other parts of the world
Three power stations. Two countries. One bank.
The top destinations in Africa for the wealthy
Meet the Boss: Jasper Westerink, CEO, Philips Africa
Property CEO talks about opportunities in the Kenyan market
Q&A: Investing in port infrastructure in Angola
The imperative of Africa’s economic diversification
Why African farmers are part of the climate change equation
Aliko Dangote on why there are so few large African conglomerates
African private equity – the changing face of portfolio management
Centurion Law Group CEO named top energy lawyer
How big is Airbnb's business in Africa?
African middle class still attracting private education companies – despite slower growth
Profit-making idea: What do dried egg yolk, sorbitol and sodium sulphate have in common?
Expanding into Africa through a franchise model: The experience of Soda King
South Africa needs SMEs – and SMEs need branding know-how
South Africa’s 10 greatest businesspeople – all time rankings
Smart cities in Africa: Nairobi and Cape Town
Ethiopian inaugurates three wide-body paint and maintenance hangars
Dangote takes long-term view to build pan-African cement empire
'Don't subscribe to generalised rules on how to be an entrepreneur'
Why Facebook is rolling out wifi hotspots in Kenya
QuickBooks’ EasyBIZCONNECT launches into Africa
The TFTA and intra-regional trade in Africa
Private equity: Is it francophone Africa's turn?
Closing the food gap – from farmer to table
Africa private equity exits continue upward trend
‘Don’t crucify the Gauteng Health MEC’
How to make the most of tax-free savings
Dual currency funding absorbs liquidity shocks in African real estate market
Seven considerations for businesses operating in or entering Africa
Ghana power plant a template for Africa investing in Africa, says fund manager
MyBucks founder on recovering from past failures and getting back in the financial services game
GSB graduate launches ‘Epic Scholarship’ fundraiser
Developing the Greater Horn: Opportunities and challenges
Talking Business: Unpacking The Gambia’s investment opportunities
'Failure only happens when you stop,' and other business lessons from Rapelang Rabana
Ethiopian launches two new cargo routes to Europe
#CabinetReshuffle and its impact on South Africa’s sovereign ratings
Winging it: The man behind Nairobi's first chicken wings only fast-food joint
Meet the Boss: Mark Summer, CEO, Surf
How Philips is dealing with slower growth in key African markets
Cabinet reshuffle and what it means for South Africa
Centurion in Berlin to support Germany-Africa trade and investment relations
Lessons learned in years of financing African infrastructure
With adequate infrastructure, African firms could boost productivity by up to 40%
The 2017 ICAO Symposium brings you back to the Land of Origins
The repricing of Africa’s economies
Uber: No deal breakers for doing business in sub-Saharan Africa
Bad loans in Nigeria’s banking sector likely higher than records state, says economist
10 African business leaders share the best advice they've ever received
Profit-making idea: Battery recycling – a spin-off from the small-scale solar boom
Africa is not a sample size of one, emphasise industry leaders
‘Find your market before manufacturing,’ advises food processor
Airtime at half price on two recharges
Meet the Boss: Mills Soko, Director, UCT Graduate School of Business
The urban farmer – South African inventor profits from exciting new market
DHL Express launches ‘Growing Beyond Borders’ entrepreneurial training programme in South Africa
New ranking shows which SA banks contribute most to systemic risk
Why digitalisation has to be re-imagined for the African context
Computer science student sees opportunity in South Africa’s water crisis
Djibouti wants to attract light-manufacturing industries as wages rise in China
Latin American lessons for Africa
Five companies using technology to deliver greater convenience to Kenyans
Zimbabwe hopes tobacco will revive battered economy
What steps is Tunisia taking towards fiscal reforms?
Expectations around childcare a key factor holding women in the workplace back
Woodstock Brewery owner talks craft beer in South Africa and beyond
Ecobank plans to use its app to make traditional bank accounts relevant in Africa
South Africa’s healthcare system could be world class
Building hotels in Africa: Radisson owner identifies its top cities
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
How Trump’s foreign policy may impact Africa’s economic position
Meet the Boss: Andrew Skipper, Partner and Head of Africa Practice, Hogan Lovells
Bringing connectivity to the entire world
Mara Delta betting on debt-burdened Mozambique
Two very different responses to Uber – Kenya and South Africa
Lagos' first timeshare co-working space
Business leaders share how they are dealing with some of Africa's current challenges
Private equity stakeholders on investing in high-risk African countries
Unclear what would happen to CFA franc if France withdraws from euro
Hotspots for Africa’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals
Profit-making idea: Egypt is a Trump trade
Liquidation to box-office hits: How this South African animation company did it
Becoming a cross-border e-commerce champion in five steps
China-Africa relations: Musings from the Belt and Road initiative
Local content: Government must lead the charge
Meet the Boss: Clive Smith, CEO, Tsebo Solutions Group
Why a Radisson Blu room in Rwanda costs more than in China
Emerging markets and the man called Trump
The new face of farming: youth making agribusiness ‘cool’
How 'flying donkeys' could boost trade in Africa
How Visa wants to increase e-commerce payments in Africa
French hotel group backing Ethiopia with over 1,000 new rooms
Asset manager goes against the grain by upping its stake in two Nigerian banks
How this Tanzanian beauty queen started her own furniture business
The Africa CEO Forum 2017: Re-inventing Africa's 'business model'
Private equity and venture capital fund formation in Nigeria: Some legal considerations
Cross-border e-commerce considered a growth rocket for sub-Saharan Africa retailers
Africa's 'most-valuable property' proving to be a good investment for SA's Growthpoint
Overlooked Burkina Faso offers higher returns for investors willing to roll up their sleeves
Here’s how ShowMax hopes to beat Netflix in Africa and beyond
We need a new model for private equity investment in Africa
First impressions of east Africa's largest shopping mall
Are managers the new entrepreneurs?
CFA franc zone: Growing anti-euro political sentiment increases risk for region
Tiger Brands redefines its African strategy as reality sets in
Building a thriving furniture business with a hammer and a few rusty nails
Zimbabwe's latest $5 bond note causes a greater value distortion
South Africa: Tough times ahead for commercial property
Uganda: Illegal immigrant turned entrepreneur builds top-rated tourism business
Achieving success in magazine publishing: The story of Couture Africa
Meet the Boss: Michael Ugwu, general manager west Africa, Sony Music
Hotel real estate assets are catching the eye of African pension funds
The story of a ‘born global’ South African ice tea brand
Agriculture in Africa: Potential versus reality
Owner of Kenyan online bookstore on growing Africa's publishing industry
DHL Express makes global online shopping easier with On Demand Delivery
Egypt: Investors are flipping new property developments within 30 days
Why Sony is pursuing music streaming in Nigeria
The new era in Kenyan banking – innovate or die
Four basic accounting misconceptions that could be holding you and your business back
Want to own three properties by 30? Here is how this South African did it
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Somalia says it will resume printing currency soon
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The Africa CEO Forum puts female leadership in Africa at the heart of the debate
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South African private equity continues to outperform listed market
M&A action shifts from west to east Africa
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Digital technology aiming to empower small-farm owners in east Africa
In defence of Germany’s Marshall Plan with Africa
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Planes, trains, and automobiles: East Africa’s massive infrastructure project begins
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South African mining sector – the need to stage a comeback
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Econet's Kwesé TV looking to take on DStv's dominance in Africa
New dates for ConMin West Africa
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Looking back: 21 trends that shaped African business in 2016
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Paying the price: Should South Africa ban the EU’s chicken meat dumping?
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No-frills hotel chain looking to woo business travellers in east Africa
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Phatisa strengthens its food-focused portfolio team
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African passports: The powerful, the weak and the (now) barred from the US
RMB Westport director talks property development opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa
South African social impact centre in top 5 globally
New African railways ride on Chinese loans
Dr. Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi pledges for strong reforms if elected Chairperson of African Union
50K students to be profitable: The business model of this online university
Gold medallist Ryk Neethling on applying Olympic training skills to property
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Will 2017 be as challenging for sub-Saharan Africa banks as 2016?
Founders of Kenyan on-demand laundry service talk business and lessons learned
Impact of low oil price spilling over from Angola into Namibia’s property market
Start-up snapshot: Take photos of Africa and get paid for it
What makes Senegal's digital currency different?
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Fundo Soberano de Angola announces investment in port infrastructure
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Investment in Africa requires a nuanced and well-informed approach
Opinion: Raising Africa’s middle class
Brexit and Trump: all bets are off
Profit-making idea: Opportunity for more value retailers in Nigeria
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Cornering Africa’s untapped B2B support services market: The story of Tsebo Group
How Becky Ndegwa stumbled upon her successful traditional blanket business
Cape Town property owners tapping into 'Airbnb potential'
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The commodification of African wildlife: A controversial business
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Ivory Coast – Africa's best macro story?
Mills Soko appointed as UCT GSB’s new director
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Ethiopian plans record expansion in its network with seven new destinations
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Prime Minister of Ethiopia guest of honor at the Africa CEO Forum 2017
Madagascar to join Ethiopian’s vast intra-African network
Quantum Global Group holds a spotlight to Africa’s electricity sector
'Gas-to-power will be the innovation that starts it all,' says EnergyNet's managing director
Nigeria's businesses struggle to stay afloat
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Entrepreneur simplifying running of South Africa's stokvels with smartphone app
2017 elections in Rwanda, Kenya and Angola: How will FDI be impacted?
2017 outlook for Africa – threats or opportunities?
Understanding Cameroon's untapped business opportunities
African female entrepreneurs fighting their way to the top
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Africa doesn't need another mega mall, says property expert
Gabon counts on football tournament to help boost economy
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Africa must work together to deliver on Agenda 2063 goals
Quantum Global’s Hotel Fund acquires Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra
Outlook 2017: A ‘#pivot?’ year for investors
Africa’s trade potential: Challenges and implementation of free trade agreements
African footballers face sobering reality, dashed hopes abroad
Introducing the eCFA: A digital currency for French-speaking west Africa
Mixed realities of African retail
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Nigeria must increase its oil output, says Moody’s