Experts say Africa needs better PR Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 15 May 2015 Foreign media mostly focuses on negative issues in Africa, even while there are so many positive things happening on the continent.
Africa Tech Trends: Possible remittance merger might help online firms Published by Tom Jackson on 15 May 2015 How we made it in Africa tech columnist Tom Jackson looks at some important developments in the industry.
Beyond BRICS: The India-Africa strategic partnership Published by David Sand on 14 May 2015 India’s engagement with Africa is on the rise to cater for both geopolitical and economic interests.
Africa shouldn’t allow terrorism and other troubles to reverse gains of recent years Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 May 2015 “If investors are on hold because they think Africa is a tough place to do business, then it does impact our economies.”
African countries weak as individuals, powerful as collectives Published by Kate Douglas on 6 May 2015 For potential to be truly realised, African economies need to view each other less as competitors, and more as economic partners.
Five common mistakes to avoid when setting up a business in Africa Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 6 May 2015 Mistakes first-time investors (especially those from the diaspora) make when embarking on the journey to build a business in Africa.
Allan Gray on finding investment opportunities in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 6 May 2015 Investing in Africa has its constraints, but the continent also presents a range of compelling opportunities.
Africa’s overlapping trade blocs trigger illegal trade Published by Kate Douglas on 30 April 2015 A look at how overlapping membership of trade regimes can trigger illegal trade, using Kenya’s sugar sector as an example.
How do African countries stack up against other emerging markets? Published by Kate Douglas on 28 April 2015 And should African markets be doing more to compete for global investment?
International retailers eyeing East Africa should not underestimate local players Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 April 2015 Local players will give international retailers a “run for their money”, notes Broll CEO.
Africa Tech Trends: The growing power of mapping Published by Tom Jackson on 24 April 2015 Tom Jackson looks at the most important developments in Africa’s technology industry.
Consumer demand will drive the next wave of African private equity investments Published by Staff Writer on 22 April 2015 KPMG’s Dapo Okubadejo argues US private equity houses are more bullish than European counterparts.
African trade policies have to match its industrialisation imperative Published by Carlos Lopes on 17 April 2015 Without diversified economies, Africa will remain prone to exogenous shocks, with high levels of unemployment and extreme poverty.
How healthy is Africa’s sovereign bond debt? Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 13 April 2015 Analysts caution against accumulating too much.