Predictions for Africa’s PR industry in 2017 Published by Press Office on 6 February 2017 Nations right across sub-Saharan Africa are pushing ahead with reforms and initiatives that support the case for investment and business expansion.
Planes, trains, and automobiles: East Africa’s massive infrastructure project begins Published by Jill Craig on 6 February 2017 LAPPSET will consist of a 32-berth port on Kenya’s north coast, a railway, an oil pipeline, highways, international airports, and resort cities.
South African mining sector – the need to stage a comeback Published by Henk de Hoop on 6 February 2017 ‘South Africa desperately needs to see a return to job-creating growth.’
How German firms can tap into Africa’s diversification drive Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 February 2017 ‘Where I do see significant opportunities is in the midstream and downstream petroleum industry.’
Looking back: 21 trends that shaped African business in 2016 Published by Johan Burger on 3 February 2017 2016 was a year of turmoil for some African countries, while others experienced stability and good economic growth.
Unleashing Zimbabwe’s tourism potential Published by Otavio Veras on 2 February 2017 Zimbabwe can become a major destination for international travellers from around the world. And, in the process, grow its economy.
Why illegal deforestation in Angola must stop Published by Jose Evangelista on 2 February 2017 Angola has seen its planted forest areas decline by 31% between 2010 and 2013.
Ranked: Best African cities to work as a freelancer Published by Justin Probyn on 1 February 2017 According to Hoofdkraan’s report, Cape Town is the best city in Africa to be a freelancer.
Phatisa strengthens its food-focused portfolio team Published by Press Office on 1 February 2017 Phatisa welcomes Martin Kromat, who joins the team as Partner – Portfolio Management.
Forecasting risk in Africa in 2017 Published by Deloitte team on 31 January 2017 Companies must now adapt to ‘Africa 3.0’ – the emerging post-crisis African economy.
African passports: The powerful, the weak and the (now) barred from the US Published by Kate Douglas on 30 January 2017 US President Donald Trump has now banned visa access to citizens from three African nations. We look at the continent’s most powerful and weakest passports.
New African railways ride on Chinese loans Published by Salem Solomon and Falastine Iman on 30 January 2017 Funding railways benefits China by connecting ports and facilitating the movement of raw commodities that are badly needed to fuel China’s development.
Ford South Africa failed to protect its reputation. What it should have done Published by Marietjie Theron-Wepener on 30 January 2017 Ford South Africa has suffered huge damage to its reputation thanks to its poor handling of a crisis involving some of its Kuga cars.
50K students to be profitable: The business model of this online university Published by Kate Douglas on 27 January 2017 Online higher education platform UNICAF is offering Africans reputable degrees from top universities, but at a fraction of the cost.