Internet monopolies could be ending in Africa Published by Bram Posthumus on 17 October 2016 Burkina Faso is among a handful of African countries that have only one or two ISPs each.
Just a few days left to register for the 2016 SA-NCC Banking & Finance Forum Published by Press Office on 14 October 2016 Join us for exciting discussions and insights into doing business in Africa’s biggest markets.
Former Jumia COO launches Nigeria’s first online-only bank Published by Justin Probyn on 13 October 2016 In its initial phase, Lidya will offer only unsecured business loans to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Building resilience in the energy-food-water nexus Published by Jeremy Wakeford on 12 October 2016 Treating energy, food and water systems independently of each other can result in critical system linkages and vulnerabilities being underappreciated.
Can Africa defuse its demographic time-bomb? Published by Roberto Crotti on 11 October 2016 African economies need to increase their levels of productivity and competitiveness.
Where to after AGOA? Published by Peter Fabricius on 11 October 2016 Can a new, more reciprocal, trade relationship be structured between the US and Africa after the current iteration expires?
Retail sector facing headwinds Published by Press Office on 10 October 2016 Retail landlords have had to offer rental concessions in order to retain tenants in Nigeria.
Customer Service Week highlights the importance of customer service for African businesses Published by Staff Writer on 7 October 2016 Forrester has found that 39% of customers tell their friends and families about bad customer experiences.
Investec: Off-grid solar could be as transformational for Africa as mobile phones Published by Kate Douglas on 6 October 2016 Investec Asset Management’s Mark Jennings shares why the firm just acquired a ‘significant shareholding’ in Mobisol.
BioTherm CEO Jasandra Nyker on renewable energy’s changing landscape Published by Justin Probyn on 5 October 2016 Speaking at the recent US-Africa Business Forum in New York.
Winners and losers: How are African governments progressing? Published by Kate Douglas on 5 October 2016 Key findings from a decade of the Ibrahim Index of African Governance.
[Podcast] Private equity in Africa: Growing interest in real estate, while deal sizes remain small Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 September 2016 Private equity deal activity in Africa has remained strong over the course of the first half of 2016, despite the continuing volatility of global and regional economies.
[Podcast] Reaching critical mass: Choppies CEO on becoming a pan-African supermarket Published by Kate Douglas on 28 September 2016 Listen to our interview with Choppies’ CEO, Ramachandran Ottapathu, on reaching critical mass in African markets and taking on Kenya’s local players.
Africa’s shifting growth figures demand investor staying power Published by Staff Writer on 27 September 2016 ‘Africa must still be viewed as a long-term prospect and companies who enter its markets need the stamina to weather both good and bad market conditions.’
