Anzisha Prize increases award to $100,000 and adds $7,500 fellowship Published by Staff Writer on 2 March 2016 The 6th Anzisha Prize application phase is now open, and the search is on to find 12 of Africa’s youngest, most innovative social and business entrepreneurs under the age of 22.
Africa’s first solar-powered airport launches in George Published by Justin Probyn on 1 March 2016 The solar farm is set to supply George Airport with 41% of its energy for the next 25 to 30 years.
South Africa faces difficult times, but disaster is not inevitable Published by Danny Bradlow on 1 March 2016 Many people still fear that South Africa is on the verge of disaster.
Impact of corruption on Nigeria’s economy Published by Andrew S Nevin on 29 February 2016 Corruption affects public finances and business investment, as well as the standard of living in Nigeria.
What outsiders need to understand about Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 February 2016 ‘It’s a market like any other. If you are looking for opportunities or for conflict, you will find it,’ says the African Development Bank’s former president.
Five things Shoprite’s latest results tell us about retail in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 February 2016 Nigeria and Angola showing resilience, while low-income consumers increasingly shop closer to home.
Bob Diamond shares thoughts on Barclays’ possible Africa exit Published by Kate Douglas on 24 February 2016 ‘Barclays is in a difficult position. This has absolutely nothing to do with their vision of the future of Africa.’
Africa’s consumer opportunity more complex than it might seem Published by Nicholas Kuhne on 24 February 2016 One needs to enter African markets with one’s eyes open.
Seven untapped business opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 23 February 2016 What opportunities are yet to be exploited?
Africa: 10 core scenarios to watch this year Published by Caroline Kende-Robb on 23 February 2016 Africa in 2016 may not see the catastrophe some are predicting.
The Cameroonian with a business management tool for the informal sector Published by Kate Douglas on 19 February 2016 Ted Boulou is the founder of Somtou, a management console designed specifically to cater for informal and small businesses in African markets.
Agriculture as a business: Approaching agriculture as an investment opportunity Published by Akinwumi Adesina on 19 February 2016 ‘Agriculture is a business. And the more we treat it as a business, as a way to create wealth, the more it will promote development and improve people’s lives to boot.’
Deutsche Post DHL Group support Mauritius airport to strengthen natural disaster preparedness Published by Staff Writer on 18 February 2016 Mauritius is prone to natural disasters, in particular, cyclones. As such, it is imperative that plans be developed to enable the airport to be able to support natural disaster management response.
How Africa offers opportunities beyond land, labour and commodities Published by Mark Esposito and Terence Tse on 16 February 2016 Africa is home to several of the world’s fastest-growing economies and the youngest population.