With strong dollar, Africa offers cheap assets – American fund manager Published by Kate Douglas on 22 December 2015 According to fund manager Robert Scharar, there is currently a “tremendous opportunity” for inexpensive investments on the continent.
Africa is rising! But are people better off? Published by Kathleen Beegle and Luc Christiaensen on 21 December 2015 Nagging questions remain about the extent to which Africa’s people’s lives have improved.
Fall in oil prices presents opportunity for African agriculture, says PwC Published by Kate Douglas on 18 December 2015 The decline in oil prices could be an opportunity to develop agricultural production capabilities on the continent.
How Hollard is leveraging retailers and telcos to sell insurance in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 14 December 2015 South African-owned insurer, Hollard Insurance Group, has expanded its operations into a number of African markets.
Where are the key grocery retail battlegrounds in Africa? Published by Ben Longman on 11 December 2015 For more than a decade, the race among grocery retailers to establish and grow their store footprints across Africa has been ongoing.
Nigeria’s insurance sector: Growth beckons Published by Omolade Oladipo on 10 December 2015 Nigeria currently has the second largest insurance industry in Africa.
Jaguar Land Rover on its business in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 9 December 2015 Over the next two years Jaguar Land Rover will focus on growing its business in six smaller sub-Saharan African markets.
West Africa back to business at WAMPEX 2016 Published by Press Office on 9 December 2015 WAMPEX is the biggest networking platform for showcasing products and services directly to the power and mining sector companies that operate throughout West Africa.
What Africa can learn from China’s special economic zones Published by Yejoo Kim on 8 December 2015 For African countries, setting up special economic zones can boost the diversification of their economies and promote manufacturing.
Angola’s Probity Laws: The will to combat corruption Published by Norman Nadorff on 8 December 2015 Many sub-Saharan African nations have enacted robust anti-corruption laws and created related enforcement mechanisms, often pursuant to treaty obligations or lender requirements. This article briefly describes the status of Angola’s anti-bribery laws.
Retailers should optimise supply chains this festive season Published by Staff Writer on 4 December 2015 Retailers need to pay careful attention to their supply chains during this period, as operations and delivery are key to client satisfaction.
Gulf investment in Africa: Key trends and opportunities Published by Kate Douglas on 4 December 2015 A new report highlights both the existing and potential role for Gulf investors on the continent.
Fred Swaniker’s plan to build 25 ‘world-class’ universities in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 3 December 2015 Ghanaian entrepreneur shares his model for low-cost, quality African universities.
Nigerians take to mobile for better media content Published by Aida Akl on 1 December 2015 Nigerians are turning to smartphones and other mobile devices to get their choice of videos, entertainment and news, anytime, anywhere.