Kenya 15th most attractive investment destination in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 12 May 2017 Kenyan economy is doing favourably, however, economic headwinds can dampen investor sentiment.
Rural electrification in Africa: An economic development opportunity? Published by Jean-Michel Huet and Aurelien Boiteau on 30 April 2017 Decentralised power generation projects – based on renewable energies – could be the key to unlocking this high-potential market.
What Pick n Pay’s results tell us about retail in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 21 April 2017 Online retail is gaining traction while South African consumers are seeking greater bang for their buck.
Three power stations. Two countries. One bank. Published by Daniel Zinman on 18 April 2017 The new power stations will be a welcome addition to the west African region, where only 18% of households have access to electricity.
Quantum Global’s Mezzanine Fund invests in new joint venture to develop power assets in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Press Office on 11 April 2017 QG Africa Mezzanine LP will support this joint venture as strategic investor; Tomé will be responsible for project management and IPC for the development of the power assets.
Smart cities in Africa: Nairobi and Cape Town Published by Otavio Veras on 10 April 2017 All successful smart cities benefit from the monetisation of municipal services.
QuickBooks’ EasyBIZCONNECT launches into Africa Published by Press Office on 7 April 2017 EasyBIZCONNECT is Quickbooks’ new mobile or desktop application that will provide you and your customers with all needed information on the fly.
Dual currency funding absorbs liquidity shocks in African real estate market Published by Staff Writer on 4 April 2017 Funding commercial property developments with a mix of hard and local currency provides an innovative mechanism for Africa’s commercial real estate sector.
Uber: No deal breakers for doing business in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 March 2017 Uber had to tweak its developed-country business practices to align with the local realities in African countries such as South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria.
Cross-border e-commerce considered a growth rocket for sub-Saharan Africa retailers Published by Staff Writer on 3 March 2017 Cross-border retail volumes are predicted to increase at an annual average rate of 25% between 2015 and 2020.
DHL Express makes global online shopping easier with On Demand Delivery Published by Staff Writer on 20 February 2017 On Demand Delivery was developed in response to significant growth in premium cross-border e-commerce volumes.
Predictions for Africa’s PR industry in 2017 Published by Press Office on 6 February 2017 Nations right across sub-Saharan Africa are pushing ahead with reforms and initiatives that support the case for investment and business expansion.
Unleashing Zimbabwe’s tourism potential Published by Otavio Veras on 2 February 2017 Zimbabwe can become a major destination for international travellers from around the world. And, in the process, grow its economy.
Sub-Saharan Africa: Eight key issues to focus on in 2017 Published by Ecobank Research on 30 January 2017 Economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa is likely to quicken this year to 2.8%, after a lacklustre growth rate of 1.6% in 2016.