Africa’s talent paradox: The Achilles heel for multinationals Published by Shujaat Ahmad on 21 November 2016 Economic growth has not been matched by a supply of the right technical and managerial talent.
Slowing demand for office properties in Nigeria and Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 20 November 2016 Demand for office space in Ghana and Nigeria has slowed down, while countries such as Côte d’Ivoire are experiencing unprecedented demand.
Developing new sources of growth in Liberia Published by Patrick Hettinger on 15 November 2016 Infrastructure improvements and commercial gold exports will help diversify the economy.
Can the rand rescue Zimbabwe’s economy? Published by Simon Allison on 15 November 2016 Zimbabwe’s economic malaise could be eased by monetary reform – but the real challenge is a political one.
The company trying to make northern Nigeria a tech hub Published by Justin Probyn on 14 November 2016 Changing the region’s work culture is half the battle.
Nigeria’s current economic headwinds will soon pass, says DHL head Published by Staff Writer on 14 November 2016 Q&A with Muyiwa Adeseyoju, managing director, DHL Express Nigeria.
Naira floats again, but not freely enough Published by Cavan Osborne on 12 November 2016 Fund manager writes about his recent trip to Nigeria.
Trump win highlights new, populist-led era, says Old Mutual Published by Old Mutual Investment Group on 9 November 2016 The first step is not to panic.
The Indian entrepreneur who started a bottled water company in Niger Published by Justin Probyn on 7 November 2016 When he was 23, Rohan Garg moved from Delhi to the landlocked west African country.
Growing fish and plants together – an untapped opportunity in Africa? Published by Joel Segal and Juliet Phillips on 7 November 2016 Why PwC is upbeat about the potential for aquaponics.
Why Africa needs Asia to reach its growth potential Published by Sunil Kaushal on 4 November 2016 Asia is poised to play dominant role in Africa’s future growth in the wake of Brexit.
Meet the Boss: Sefik Bagdadioglu, managing director, Jumia Market Published by Justin Probyn on 1 November 2016 ‘There are a lot of people who are trying to solve problems that do not exist.’
Why does it still take so long to drive across Africa? Published by Tunde Kehinde on 1 November 2016 Google Maps very optimistically estimates that it would take 75 hours to drive non-stop from Lagos to Nairobi.
Rethinking capitalism in Africa Published by Wildu du Plessis on 1 November 2016 Despite its challenges, Africa is the last capitalist frontier.