Ethiopia launches online entry visa application and issuance (e-visa) Published by Press Office on 21 June 2017 Applicants will get their passport stamped with the visa upon arrival in Addis Ababa.
Convertible bonds provide the platinum solution for issuers and investors Published by Dave Sinclair on 21 June 2017 RBPlat’s convertible bonds were issued at par and pay a fixed coupon at a rate of 7% per annum payable semi-annually in arrears.
Marketing to sub-Saharan Africa’s middle class: 13 ground rules Published by Justin Probyn on 20 June 2017 Africa’s middle class presents a sizeable opportunity for fast-moving consumer goods companies.
King Baudouin Foundation awards 2016-17 African Development Prize to three young, African tech-entrepreneurs Published by Staff Writer on 20 June 2017 Each tech-platform enables communities to access and share information in fundamental areas: education (Kytabu), legal rights (BarefootLaw) and agriculture (Farmerline).
What are the new trends driving private infrastructure investment in emerging markets? Published by Paul da Rita on 20 June 2017 Over US$4.5tn a year will be spent on infrastructure between now and 2020.
After three tough years, the outlook for Malawi is at last beginning to improve Published by Richard Record on 20 June 2017 Reforms to Malawi’s agricultural markets helped ensure food price stability and eliminated the prices spikes and shortages of past droughts.
Green airports of the future Published by Michael Otieno on 20 June 2017 When it comes to “green airports” in Africa, South Africa is ahead with three solar-powered domestic airports.
Investors seek strong corporate governance Published by Thomas Ladner on 19 June 2017 If governance regulations are strengthened, this can help companies, investors and national economies deal with future shocks.
WATCH: The King Baudouin African Development Prize award ceremony Published by Staff Writer on 19 June 2017 Watch the recording of the King Baudoin African Development Prize award ceremony.
Silk Road reloaded Published by Keith Crane and Michelle Bach on 17 June 2017 The humbly named Belt and Road Initiative is anything but humble.
AIF announces the top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2017 Published by Press Office on 15 June 2017 Innovators from nine African countries shortlisted for their outstanding innovations across healthcare, engineering, energy and communications sectors.
Serving sustainable jobs in the hospitality industry Published by Adrian Leuenberger on 14 June 2017 The hospitality sector and its role in the value chain is not merely a necessary accompaniment to economic growth or an afterthought to infrastructure development.
Middle-class life: Surviving the modern African city Published by Jaco Maritz and Justin Probyn on 13 June 2017 How the continent’s middle class are coping with urban life.
Africa needs an innovation revolution – here’s how it can happen Published by Andy Baldwin on 13 June 2017 ‘African innovators live in a new era of opportunity enterprise where there is enormous need for innovation.’
