UCT GSB partners with WEF to bring YGL to the Mother City Published by Press Office on 19 November 2018 The UCT Graduate School of Business is partnering with the World Economic Forum to bring the Young Global Leaders conference to Cape Town for the first time.
The coming emerging market demand shock Published by Deloitte team on 17 October 2017 A fundamental economic shift is taking place in the wider emerging market world.
Mozambique debt threatens its once-promising economy Published by Anita Powell on 20 December 2016 Martyn Davies, managing director of emerging markets and Africa at consulting firm Deloitte, estimates this crisis could set Mozambique back economically by as much as a decade.
How to build winning businesses in Africa: 10 minutes with Massmart Published by Martyn Davies on 6 September 2016 Talking business with Massmart’s chairman Kuseni Dlamini.
Varying levels of success for South African companies in rest of continent Published by Peter De Ionno on 14 July 2016 Many assume South African businesses are a natural fit for other markets on the continent, but experience is showing otherwise.
Naira unpegged: Local and foreign businesspeople weigh in Published by Kate Douglas on 23 June 2016 Many economists applaud the decision to de-peg the naira from the dollar, but local businesspeople brace themselves for inflationary struggles.
Want to be a ‘champion’ company in Africa? Help the continent diversify Published by Kate Douglas on 1 April 2016 ‘What is the new political economy of value-add in Africa? I think companies who figure that out will be the real, new champions of the continent.’
Africa’s consumer opportunity more complex than it might seem Published by Nicholas Kuhne on 24 February 2016 One needs to enter African markets with one’s eyes open.
Competing for FDI: How do Africa’s economies compare with other emerging markets? Published by Kate Douglas on 26 January 2016 What effect will global headwinds have on Africa’s foreign investment inflows, and how do its leading economies compare to other emerging markets?
Uncertainty surrounding naira impacting Nigerian foreign investment Published by Kate Douglas on 22 January 2016 Investors are becoming increasingly wary of putting money in a market which they believe is on the brink of devaluing its currency.
Economists share their 2016 outlook for Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 19 January 2016 We speak to a number of economists about their outlook this year for three of sub-Saharan Africa’s major economies.
East Africa’s turn? What the end of commodities supercycle means for Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 November 2015 The decline in commodity prices and waning Chinese consumption is likely to shift commercial focus from West Africa’s oil-rich economies to East Africa.
Thought leadership: What China’s economic shift means for Africa Published by Martyn Davies on 30 April 2015 Economist Martyn Davies takes an in-depth look at China’s economic structural changes, and what they mean for Africa.
Investors: Do Nigeria’s benefits outweigh challenges? Published by Anita Powell on 16 March 2015 Investors focused on Africa say Nigeria offers huge opportunities, but also huge challenges.