How Africa can make the next quantum leap in trade Published by Alex Manson on 18 November 2014 The opportunities for further growth in Africa’s trade are huge, but will only be unlocked if several structural issues can be overcome.
South Africans need to ponder what ‘going to Africa’ means Published by Dianna Games on 17 November 2014 Do South Africans truly believe theirs is just another African country?
Africa Tech Trends: Co-operation now the name of the game Published by Tom Jackson on 14 November 2014 Africa Tech Trends is a column by Tom Jackson focusing on developments in Africa’s technology industry.
Africa’s ‘Davos’ of top new generation leaders Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 12 November 2014 Harnet Bokrezion talks to Rakhee Mediratta, chief operating officer of the African Leadership Network.
Digital music in Africa: Demand for local driving growth Published by Kate Douglas on 12 November 2014 For the growing number of online music platforms operating in Africa, providing users access to local music and artists is vital to business.
Unpacking credit card usage in Africa Published by Eran Feinstein on 11 November 2014 Credit card usage in Africa trails other continents significantly.
Boosting the smartphone in Africa: Strategies by industry players Published by Kate Douglas on 10 November 2014 Research firm Informa Telecoms & Media predicts that by 2018 smartphone connections on the continent will rise from 79m in 2012 to 412m.
Africa needs to fully leverage its oil and gas resources Published by David Pilling on 9 November 2014 Much of Africa’s recent economic growth has been a direct result of the positive momentum achieved in oil and gas production.
Searching Africa: How the Anzisha Prize found its top young entrepreneurs Published by Staff Writer on 7 November 2014 “To think of the Anzisha Prize as a once-a-year event would be an underestimate of the programme,” says Josh Adler, director of the Centre of Entrepreneurial Leadership at ALA.
Five ways to do better business with Africa’s small-scale farmers Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 November 2014 How Germany’s Bayer CropScience is courting small-scale farmers in Africa.
Africa’s transforming energy sector demands new approach from industry players Published by Staff Writer on 6 November 2014 “There is no sign of Africa’s exploration activity slowing down, and the continent is expected to continue on its growth path as its attractiveness as an investment destination for the sector becomes ever more apparent due to its untapped resources and potential of new discoveries.”
British shoe maker Clarks eyeing African opportunities Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 November 2014 British high street footwear brand Clarks is set to double the number of stores it has in Africa.
Why Africa’s middle-class statistics are questionable Published by Morten Jerven on 5 November 2014 Until data collection and analysis used to measure income distribution improve, the continent’s statistics are unreliable.
Zambia – landlocked or land lucky? Published by Kate Douglas on 31 October 2014 “I believe being landlocked in the middle of Africa is now potentially a great advantage,” says Robin Miller of REIZ.