High-growth ‘gazelles’ in Africa: Is small really beautiful? Published by Antonio Malfense Fierro on 26 November 2015 Conventional wisdom on supporting entrepreneurship is that governments should support start-ups and small businesses to spur job creation and economic growth.
East Africa’s turn? What the end of commodities supercycle means for Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 November 2015 The decline in commodity prices and waning Chinese consumption is likely to shift commercial focus from West Africa’s oil-rich economies to East Africa.
An asset financing model for rural households in Uganda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 November 2015 How a Uganda-based company is allowing low-income customers to buy solar energy kits and appliances.
Lessons for Nordic companies aiming to set up in Uganda and beyond Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 November 2015 ‘Many people back home still associate this market with the negative news headlines,’ says Rikke Adamsen, chair of the Nordic Business Association in Uganda.
African countries can tap into their rich expatriates’ savings Published by Nontobeko Mtshali on 24 November 2015 Remittances play a major role in the economies of many countries.
Start-up snapshot: Convincing Nigerians to book their travel online Published by Justin Probyn on 23 November 2015 Travelbeta is a Nigeria-based online travel booking platform.
ICB Forum 2015: More than 1,000 participants attended the opening of the conference Published by Press Office on 20 November 2015 More than 1,000 participants, from across Africa and the globe, gathered for the opening of the ICB Forum 2015 – Invest in Congo Brazzaville.
South African retailer sees wholesale opportunity at DRC-Zambia border Published by Kate Douglas on 19 November 2015 Fruit & Veg City is planning on setting up a wholesale centre at Kasumbalesa, the border town between the DRC and Zambia.
Five trends shaping banking in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 19 November 2015 Mike Vacy-Lyle, CEO of FNB Business, shares key banking trends.
Investing in Africa’s basic needs: The case for private equity in food and affordable housing Published by Valentine Chitalu on 18 November 2015 Food security and housing are now important areas for investment in Africa, and forward-thinking investors are focused on offering affordable products in these segments.
The truth about Africa’s rising middle class Published by Razia Khan on 17 November 2015 Income growth in Africa may not be as fast as some have expected, but the trend is very much alive.
India-Africa: A partnership with untapped potential Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 16 November 2015 India’s growth profile and development needs are similar to those of many African countries, writes Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee, a senior analyst at Deutsche Bank Research.
How African companies are taking business away from multinationals Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 November 2015 Multinationals’ ambitions to tap into Africa’s growth are not going unchallenged as domestic companies fight back for market share.
It’s about time for a shift in US engagement with Africa Published by Dalberg on 12 November 2015 With the success of this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Nairobi, a lot of questions are being raised about how the US has to date engaged with sub-Saharan Africa.