Singapore is embracing the East African Community Published by Otavio Veras on 15 February 2017 Singapore has long noticed the potential the EAC holds as an unexplored emerging market.
South African paint company bullish about east African market Published by Justin Probyn on 14 February 2017 ‘As the middle class grows, the need for more and more housing increases. And obviously more houses and apartment buildings really helps our business.’
M&A action shifts from west to east Africa Published by Staff Writer on 8 February 2017 Despite some high profile bank failures in the region, businesses active in the insurance and broader financial services sector continue to attract new capital.
Tough times for African equities Published by Andrew Lapping on 7 February 2017 Falling African equity prices and valuations over the past 30 months have laid the groundwork for better returns ahead.
Planes, trains, and automobiles: East Africa’s massive infrastructure project begins Published by Jill Craig on 6 February 2017 LAPPSET will consist of a 32-berth port on Kenya’s north coast, a railway, an oil pipeline, highways, international airports, and resort cities.
No-frills hotel chain looking to woo business travellers in east Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 February 2017 Tune Hotels keeps room costs down by offering what it calls a ‘limited service’ – only the bare necessities.
Founders of Kenyan on-demand laundry service talk business and lessons learned Published by Nelly Murungi on 26 January 2017 ‘You are better growing slower and better, than faster and shoddy,’ says Femi Odunuga, co-founder of Kisafi.
How Becky Ndegwa stumbled upon her successful traditional blanket business Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 January 2017 The product has found its way into the hands of well-known personalities such as Oprah and Don Moen.
Influencer marketing: How Kenyan brands are partnering with celebs and bloggers Published by Nelly Murungi on 17 January 2017 Lately Kenyan brands have been partnering with influencers to connect to customers in authentic ways.
2017 elections in Rwanda, Kenya and Angola: How will FDI be impacted? Published by Kate Douglas on 16 January 2017 We talk to experts at the Institute for Security Studies about how upcoming elections could affect foreign investment in these economies.
Study provides fresh insights into the benefits of mobile money in Kenya Published by Sarah Logan on 6 January 2017 Access to mobile money has reduced poverty in Kenya, particularly among female-headed households.
Development in Africa is on a firm footing – here’s how to take it to the next level Published by Mills Soko on 3 January 2017 2017 looks to be the year the countries hardest hit by the crisis seek to recover.
Challenges to SME growth in Kenya Published by Adefolake Adeyeye on 16 December 2016 Kenyan SMEs are hindered by inadequate capital, limited market access, poor infrastructure, and rapid changes in technology.
Africa’s immediate growth prospects have slowed, but with differing regional dynamics Published by EY Africa on 7 December 2016 Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth forecasts for 2016 have fallen to a two decade low.