The journey so far: Afolabi Abiodun, CEO, SB Telecoms & Devices Published by Nelly Murungi on 30 January 2020 We interview Afolabi Abiodun, founder and CEO of SB Telecoms and Devices, an integrated ICT firm based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Nick Ndiritu: What lies ahead for Africa’s frontier markets? Published by Nick Ndiritu on 27 January 2020 The Allan Gray Africa ex-SA Equity Fund’s performance over the past year was downright disappointing, writes Nick Ndiritu
In 2100, five out of the ten most populous countries in the world will be in Africa Published by Katharina Buchholz on 26 January 2020 While in 2020, five out of the ten most populous countries in the world were located in Asia, the picture will look different in 2100.
E-commerce: a fresh sales channel for young African traders Published by Yun Shi on 14 January 2020 Catherine Oshotse, a 27-year-old entrepreneur from Lagos, Nigeria, has the internet to thank for her growing business.
Africa’s wealthiest man ends the year $4.3bn better off Published by Staff Writer on 2 January 2020 Aliko Dangote became $4.3 billion richer in 2019 as his fortune continued to grow on the back of investments in cement, flour and sugar.
The city of Akure is developing fast. But citizens aren’t having their say Published by Fakere Alexander Adeyemi and Ayoola Hezekiah Adedayo on 24 December 2019 Communities are always at the receiving end of infrastructure projects. They must also be at the centre of the decision making processes.
The journey so far: Onyekachi Ekezie, CEO, Kaptain Foods Published by Nelly Murungi on 21 December 2019 An interview with Onyekachi Ekezie, CEO of Kaptain Foods, a Nigerian food processing company.
The journey so far: Abisola Tolu-Odutola, CEO, Mumspring Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 November 2019 ‘As an entrepreneur, everyone is your boss: your employees, your investors, your customers. You now have multiple bosses.’
Why are there so many pirates in West Africa? Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 5 November 2019 Four crew members of a Greek-flagged oil tanker were taken hostage by pirates off the coast of Togo on Monday.
Africa’s free trade dream is getting a reality check Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 4 November 2019 Nigeria’s government has extended a land border closure with neighbouring countries until at least the end of January 2020.
Doing Business is overrated Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 27 October 2019 The World Bank on Thursday released this year’s instalment of its influential Doing Business ranking.
Let’s not exaggerate Africa’s free trade credentials Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 17 October 2019 It will take years to meaningfully boost regional trade.
World Food Day is nothing to celebrate for Africa Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 16 October 2019 Today is World Food Day, an annual celebration of international action to reduce global hunger.
African governments are too complacent about debt Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 15 October 2019 There are clear signs that African economies are lurching towards a debt crisis.
