Intra-Africa trade to play larger role in local GDP contributions Published by Staff Writer on 27 May 2016 Intra-African trade can catalyse investment and foster growth on the continent.
Africa’s growth needs to be about quality, not quantity Published by Kate Douglas on 12 May 2016 For the first time sub-Saharan Africa’s growth is below the world average. Winnie Byanyima, executive director of Oxfam International, shares her thoughts at the 2016 World Economic Forum on Africa.
Why most Kenyans don’t shop with their mobile phones Published by Staff Writer on 25 April 2016 Some 95% of Kenyan consumers still pay with cash in a retail environment, while only 12% make use of mobile money, and just 2% use credit or debit cards.
Shaking up finance and banking in Africa Published by Caroline Kende-Robb on 6 April 2016 The lack of access to formal financial services is a major obstacle to the advent of transformative growth on the continent.
Africa’s slight economic slowdown will not discourage investment, says DHL Published by Staff Writer on 31 March 2016 ‘The drop in GDP growth for the region over the past year shouldn’t deter investors. Africa will continue to thrive, albeit, at a slightly slower pace as previously experienced.’
Discovering Abidjan on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum Published by Kate Douglas on 30 March 2016 ‘I have heard Abidjan referred to as the Paris of Africa.’ Our journalist Kate Douglas reflects on her recent visit to Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital.
Will Africa continue to rise? Five issues high on the agenda of CEOs Published by Christie Viljoen on 15 March 2016 Gauging the challenges currently faced by leaders of multinational enterprises.
Growth ‘coming at a price’ in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Investec on 8 February 2016 Sub-Saharan African economic growth has been one of the success stories of the last two decades – but it has come at a price
Competitiveness in sub-Saharan Africa: Time to move ahead Published by Antoinette Sayeh on 2 February 2016 The extent to which sub-Saharan African companies are able to compete against their foreign competitors could indeed play a role in sustaining growth going ahead.
Nigeria’s insurance sector: Growth beckons Published by Omolade Oladipo on 10 December 2015 Nigeria currently has the second largest insurance industry in Africa.
Three mega trends in Africa’s commercial property development Published by John Truter on 21 September 2015 Major trends that will influence Africa’s commercial property development well into the next decade.
Into Africa: The continent’s ‘cities of oppportunity’ Published by Paul Cleal on 14 August 2015 The forces driving the growth of some key African cities.
Four things you should know about the growth of African pension funds Published by Kate Douglas on 3 August 2015 RisCura’s Rory Ord highlights some key points around Africa’s current pension fund growth and investment.
Dangote Group on the Africa opportunity Published by McKinsey on 13 July 2015 Aliko Dangote, CEO of West Africa’s largest conglomerate, discusses expansion plans for his company.