10 thought-provoking quotes from the 2015 World Economic Forum on Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 8 June 2015 The recent World Economic Forum held in Cape Town saw a number of global leaders share their thoughts on Africa’s growth and development.
Mobile payment – a game changer in Africa Published by Arrie Rautenbach on 8 June 2015 Smartphone penetration and mobile technology are changing the way Africans transact, writes Arrie Rautenbach, chief executive of Barclays Africa Retail Banking
Five things to know about building business in Africa Published by Anthony Lewis on 5 June 2015 Market fundamentals that businesses must consider when developing their footprint in Africa.
Barclays Africa CEO on taking the continent’s capital markets to the next level Published by Kate Douglas on 5 June 2015 Although African capital markets are attracting growing interest, activity still remains subdued.
Despite setbacks, Africa is still rising Published by Aubrey Hruby on 3 June 2015 Rapid economic growth is neither linear nor smooth, and there will be many detours and bumps on the the road to prosperity.
Solar lamp company adopts innovative rural distribution model in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 June 2015 Selling to rural customers can be challenging but Greenlight Planet has implemented innovative distribution models.
FDI value jumps despite falling number of investment projects in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 2 June 2015 Highlights from EY’s new report.
The top seven African design trends Published by Jens Martin Skibsted on 1 June 2015 From fashion to architecture to art, here are seven design trends that the continent is currently experiencing.
Nine mega-trends shaping the future of Africa Published by Seyi Bickersteth on 29 May 2015 The reality is that effective governance is integral to sustainable economic development for the continent.
Anzisha Prize launches incubation programme for young African entrepreneurs Published by Staff Writer on 27 May 2015 The initiative will see 40 entrepreneurs receive professional business consultation services this year.
PPPs: How the private sector can successfully partner with African governments Published by Kate Douglas on 25 May 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to Metito’s MD about how PPP projects can generate returns for private companies.
African revival shifts east Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee and Robert Burgess on 20 May 2015 Deutsche Bank analyst Dr Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee and economist Robert Burgess make the case for the economies in eastern Africa.
Kenyan company producing natural solutions for pest control Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 May 2015 Kenya Biologics has developed bio insecticides that promise zero harm to the environment and food.
Are African statistics a tragedy? Published by Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa on 18 May 2015 Africa’s growth resurgence during the past decade and its persistence have taken many watchers of the continent by surprise.