These are Africa’s top business cities, according to a new index Published by Martin Armstrong on 22 February 2022 Cairo scored particularly well on operational environment.
Investment trip to Ghana: A lot has improved but the cost has been high Published by Cavan Osborne on 15 October 2019 Ghana’s economy has been boosted by the doubling of offshore oil production and of course the government’s willingness to spend.
Africa’s megacities a magnet for investors Published by Finbarr Toesland on 23 April 2019 Megacities, cities with a population of at least 10 million, are sprouting everywhere in Africa.
Johannesburg’s inner city: The Dubai of southern Africa, but all below the radar Published by Dr Tanya Zack on 7 November 2017 Johannesburg has become an intense wholesale and retail centre for traders from all over sub-Saharan Africa.
The business of Christmas: Decorating the Mall of Africa Published by Helen Sullivan on 22 December 2016 ‘Deck the halls’ takes on new meaning in the continent’s largest single-phase shopping centre.
Fourways Mall will undergo a R2.4bn expansion and redevelopment Published by Dylan Stevenson & Debbie Grundlingh on 20 October 2016 The redeveloped mall will constitute the third-largest retail node in South Africa after Sandton City and Menlyn.
Untapped intra-regional trade opportunities key to boosting African economies Published by Staff Writer on 1 September 2016 Despite an average annual growth in exports of 8.5% since 2010, trade between African regions remains low when compared to other parts of the world.
Which African cities will see the fastest growth in consumer spending? Published by Kate Douglas on 17 August 2016 Kenya’s Kisumu, Mombasa and Nairobi will experience over 200% growth in total consumer expenditure from 2015 to 2030.
Why international companies view Johannesburg show as gateway to southern Africa Published by Press Office on 8 June 2016 SAITEX has become the go-to event for retailers looking for new products where they can meet manufacturers and distributors face-to-face and see first-hand thousands of new products aimed at the southern African market.
Top economist will discuss land reform as part of The Food Forum 2016 in Johannesburg Published by Press Office on 24 May 2016 Following new South African government pledges to speed up land reform over the weekend, Africa’s biggest food expo promises expert analysis at a major conference in Johannesburg next month.
City of Johannesburg promotes SMEs at SAITEX 2016 Published by Press Office on 20 May 2016 The City of Johannesburg has announced its support of up to 40 companies exhibiting at SAITEX 2016, South Africa’s biggest international trade exhibition.
Imani launches first full-scale Africa lawyers on demand service Published by Press Office on 7 April 2016 Imani, Africa’s first full-scale lawyers on demand service, has launched operations, based out of Johannesburg.
Centurion Law Group opens new headquarters in Johannesburg Published by Press Office on 29 March 2016 The firm is celebrating the official opening of the Johannesburg office on the 31st of March 2016, after having relocated its headquarters from Malabo in Equatorial Guinea.
Joburg to become food processing export hub Published by Press Office on 10 March 2016 The city authority will integrate its processing operations with the proven intra-Africa networking capabilities of two hugely successful Johannesburg-based exhibitions: Africa’s Big Seven (AB7) and the Southern African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX).
