McKinsey offers four scenarios of Covid-19’s economic impact on Africa Published by Kartik Jayaram and Acha Leke and Amandla Ooko-Ombaka and Ying Sunn on 2 April 2020 McKinsey modelled four scenarios for how differing rates of COVID-19 transmission would affect Africa’s economic growth.
Coronavirus will hit African economies hard Published by Richard Li on 12 March 2020 The global economic outlook is looking grim and this is indeed not good news for the African continent.
World Bank: Sub-Saharan Africa economic outlook for 2019 Published by World Bank on 11 January 2019 Growth is expected to accelerate to 3.4% in 2019.
The journey so far: Jibolu Ayodele, co-founder, Thando’s Published by Justin Probyn on 27 December 2018 ‘This journey is not for everyone.’
Who are the winners and losers in Africa’s continental free trade area? Published by Rilwan Akeyewale on 13 November 2018 The agreement is expected to favour small and medium-size businesses, but skeptics have pointed to impending challenges, especially those which affect SMEs.
Profit-making idea: A fashion production house for all shapes and sizes Published by Justin Probyn on 7 November 2018 ‘Most of the big production businesses won’t touch small fashion brands due to volumes.’
Africa can get more from its minerals by building industries to service mines Published by Vuyo Mjimba on 16 October 2018 This approach served countries such as the US and Norway where they gave rise to globally competitive manufacturing and services industries serving the mining and oil industries.
Manufacturing in Nigeria: Status, challenges and opportunities Published by Rafiq Raji on 27 September 2018 Manufacturing is challenging in Nigeria. But there is a clear desire by the government to encourage more of it.
Francois Gamet: What to expect from the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Published by Francois Gamet on 3 September 2018 Eighteen years after the first FOCAC, China has become Africa’s largest trading partner and a significant source of capital, says Standard Bank head.
The journey so far: Timothy Chambers, MD, InspiraFarms Published by Justin Probyn on 30 August 2018 ‘Being persistent is critical to getting the job done.’
Four reasons why you need to be at China Homelife and China Machinex this year Published by Press Office on 30 August 2018 These co-located Chinese sourcing fairs are so much more than your average exhibition, and will be providing visitors with opportunities to grow their businesses both locally and across the region.
Profit-making idea: Outsourcing technicians to rural areas Published by Justin Probyn on 22 August 2018 ‘East Africa doesn’t lack in creativity and ingenuity in its technicians, but it does in formal skills.’
Nuya’s Essence: Tanzanian beauty queen finds her business groove with natural skincare products Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 20 August 2018 Hellen Dausen launched Nuya’s Essence in 2013 in the backyard of her parents’ home with personal savings and an investment from her parents.
The journey so far: Christian Ngan, CEO, Madlyn Cazalis Group Published by Justin Probyn on 26 July 2018 ‘I don’t believe in luck, I believe in work.’