Five real estate trends and opportunities in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 October 2022 Work-from-home has not replaced the office; corporate accommodation presents attractive potential; and industrial real estate continues to outperform.
Africa’s 10 most valuable brands revealed in new research Published by Staff Writer on 27 May 2022 MTN has retained the top place on the ranking of the most valuable African brands, while Kenyan beer label Tusker achieved the fastest growth in brand value.
How China’s supply chain crunch is impacting African businesses Published by Philip Myburgh on 21 October 2021 Supply chains continue to be disrupted by port closures, limited air freight capacity, and factory shutdowns or restrictions, particularly on the China side.
Off-grid power projects could modernise South Africa’s energy sector Published by Stephen Barnes and Rentia van Tonder on 18 November 2020 Decentralised power projects, or those that are not tied to the national grid, could play a major role in closing South Africa’s electricity supply gap.
Searching for value amid Africa’s disappointing equity returns Published by Rory Kutisker-Jacobson on 18 August 2020 Allan Gray portfolio manager sees value in telecoms in West Africa, electricity in Uganda and platinum mining in Zimbabwe.
African businesses and entrepreneurs embracing digital transformation Published by Ibrahim Youssry on 30 August 2019 Innovation is no longer a nice-to-have, but rather a business imperative, writes Microsoft’s Ibrahim Youssry
Africa’s energy landscape transitions to base load-capable renewables Published by Staff Writer on 19 June 2019 Technology disruption presents opportunity for renewables, African utilities and their funders.
How the Rovuma natural gas project could transform Mozambique Published by Staff Writer on 22 March 2019 Up to $18 billion GDP boost set to place Mozambique on higher growth path.
Standard Bank scoops digital excellence awards in Nigeria and Uganda Published by Standard Bank on 18 October 2018 The bank’s recent accolades affirms the effectiveness of its pan-African digital strategy.
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.
Richard de Roos: Renminbi presents Africa with cost and efficiency advantages Published by Richard de Roos on 13 August 2018 Slow uptake of Chinese currency in Africa belies the renminbi’s potential to support African growth, says Standard Bank Group foreign exchange head.
The Africa-China opportunity: Africa set to awaken the roar of the dragon Published by Sola David-Borha on 25 July 2018 Most leaders tell us that they believe the Africa-China opportunity to be the largest presented by any foreign partner.
Will foreign banks be beneficial for Ethiopia? Published by Rafiq Raji on 19 July 2018 Research suggest foreign banks do not always help the financial development of poor countries.
Standard Bank pioneers game-changing African trade gathering Published by Standard Bank on 4 July 2018 Broadly inclusive pan-African initiative to drive growth on the continent.