Start-up snapshot: Book event venues online in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 6 May 2016 Lagos-based online marketplace wants to make it easy to find and book an event venue.
These are Africa’s fastest-growing cities – and they’ll make or break the continent Published by Robert Muggah and David Kilcullen on 5 May 2016 No part of the planet is urbanising faster than sub-Saharan Africa.
How to unlock Africa’s ‘farm to fork’ consumer opportunity Published by Staff Writer on 4 May 2016 Understanding the intricacies of the local consumer landscape is crucial.
A big year for private equity fundraising in Africa Published by RisCura on 4 May 2016 ‘The slowdown in the growth of emerging market economies hasn’t inhibited the ability of African investment managers to attract significant amounts of capital.’
Quantum Global acquires land in the Planalto region of Angola Published by Press Office on 3 May 2016 The government of Angola has leased over 80,000 hectares of plantations and additional land bank area to Quantum Global to develop large-scale wood fibre plantations in the Planalto region of Angola.
‘Disruption is scary in an African context,’ says digital entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 3 May 2016 Kali Ilunga explains why it’s important for aspiring innovators in Africa to be empathetic.
Study sheds light on how Africans use Twitter Published by Justin Probyn on 29 April 2016 How Africa Tweets is an annual study by Portland Communications which highlights Twitter trends, hashtag usage and online habits in Africa.
Africa private equity exits reach a nine-year high Published by Staff Writer on 28 April 2016 Private equity firms exited 44 companies in Africa in 2015, an increase from 39 in both 2014 and 2013.
Four things to know about Ethiopia’s economy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 April 2016 Why private equity is the best vehicle for investors seeking access to the Ethiopian market, and how currency shortages are having some interesting effects on the economy.
Chinese companies likely to become more localised in Africa Published by Jinghao Lu on 27 April 2016 Chinese companies’ engagement with Africa has become more diverse and complex.
Kigali – one of Africa’s rising cities Published by Busani Bafana on 26 April 2016 Rwandan government implements an ambitious development master plan.
Why most Kenyans don’t shop with their mobile phones Published by Staff Writer on 25 April 2016 Some 95% of Kenyan consumers still pay with cash in a retail environment, while only 12% make use of mobile money, and just 2% use credit or debit cards.
Opinion: East Africa on the way to plugging its infrastructure gap Published by Andrew Ross on 22 April 2016 ‘East Africa has exceptional growth potential and, coupled with the collaborative opportunities within the EAC, the time for international construction firms to get involved is now.’
Quantum Global Group announces regional expansion plans in Africa and the Middle East Published by Press Office on 21 April 2016 The firm will establish offices in key markets to increase investor access to Africa’s vast development potential through funds registered in Mauritius.
