What Uganda needs to do to manufacture more and crack export markets Published by Sarah Logan on 5 June 2017 Ugandan firms need to start carving out niches in globalised production chains.
Visa-free travel in Africa for Africans: Ghana makes most progress Published by Kate Douglas on 2 June 2017 Africa’s most welcoming countries.
Busting the frontier-market myths Published by Carlos Hardenberg on 2 June 2017 The most persistent myths are perceived illiquidity, small market capitalisation and poorer corporate governance standards.
The actual flow of resources from and to developing countries Published by Antonio Pilogallo on 2 June 2017 For every $1 of aid received, developing countries lose $24 in net outflows.
Swimming caps for big hair: Entrepreneur identifies untapped opportunity Published by Justin Probyn on 2 June 2017 We talk to Nomvuyo Treffers, founder of Cape Town-based swimwear brand Swimma.
Brand ambassadorship: The dos and don’ts Published by Kate Douglas on 1 June 2017 We speak to an expert in the field.
Ethiopian to add flight frequency to Seychelles Published by Press Office on 31 May 2017 Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest-growing and most profitable African airline, is delighted to announce that it will add a sixth weekly flight to Seychelles as of 6 December, 2017.
Insight into the lives of Africa’s middle class Published by Jaco Maritz and Justin Probyn on 30 May 2017 Middle-class consumers earn on average $12.3 a day, live in relatively small households, and typically don’t have a car.
The pros and cons of commercial farming models in Africa Published by The Conversation on 30 May 2017 Many African countries are still searching for inclusive commercial farming models that can bring in private investment without dispossessing local people.
Interview: Searching for Africa’s alternative investment opportunities Published by Justin Probyn on 30 May 2017 We speak to Paul Boynton, the CEO of Old Mutual Alternative Investments.
Pension funds, insurance companies as key drivers of regional integration Published by John Schellhase on 30 May 2017 Survey shows regional institutional investor base expanding due to favourable demographics.
Growing resistance to South African products on the continent. Here’s why Published by Kate Douglas on 29 May 2017 Nigel Gwynne-Evans, from South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry, looks at the growing protectionist measures facing South African products on the continent.
African Economic Outlook: 10 facts you probably didn’t know Published by Kate Douglas on 26 May 2017 Did you know that only two African countries exported more than they imported last year? Or that Morocco led intra-African investment in 2016?
Selling food in Africa: What we can learn from this company’s challenges Published by Kate Douglas on 25 May 2017 Pioneer Foods is eyeing acquisitions in strategic African markets as it looks to curb export-related challenges.
