Africa’s ticking time bomb: $35bn worth of Eurobond debt Published by Trevor Hambayi on 24 May 2016 At least a dozen sub-Saharan Africa countries have raised debt through sovereign bonds. The chickens are now coming home to roost.
8.5% growth: Doing business in sub-Saharan Africa’s fastest-growing economy Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2016 After almost a decade of political instability that climaxed with the 2010/2011 post-election crisis, the country is back on the road to progress
These are Africa’s fastest-growing cities – and they’ll make or break the continent Published by Robert Muggah and David Kilcullen on 5 May 2016 No part of the planet is urbanising faster than sub-Saharan Africa.
Abidjan regains it glamour Published by Franck Kuwonu on 19 April 2016 Spurred by Côte d’Ivoire’s current economic growth, the city is turning a corner.
Africa’s slight economic slowdown will not discourage investment, says DHL Published by Staff Writer on 31 March 2016 ‘The drop in GDP growth for the region over the past year shouldn’t deter investors. Africa will continue to thrive, albeit, at a slightly slower pace as previously experienced.’
Eight trends shaping the retail and consumer sector in sub-Saharan Africa Published by PwC on 29 March 2016 Highlights from a new PwC report.
Will Africa continue to rise? Five issues high on the agenda of CEOs Published by Christie Viljoen on 15 March 2016 Gauging the challenges currently faced by leaders of multinational enterprises.
Growth ‘coming at a price’ in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Investec on 8 February 2016 Sub-Saharan African economic growth has been one of the success stories of the last two decades – but it has come at a price
Private health sectors across Africa offer significant business investment returns Published by Nicole Serfontein on 2 February 2016 Rising chronic conditions, population growth, increasing life-expectancy and poverty stricken public health systems in Africa invites private sector investment and participation.
Competitiveness in sub-Saharan Africa: Time to move ahead Published by Antoinette Sayeh on 2 February 2016 The extent to which sub-Saharan African companies are able to compete against their foreign competitors could indeed play a role in sustaining growth going ahead.
Possible opportunities for insurers in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 26 January 2016 Zambia, Ghana and Kenya will offer the most attractive mix of rewards and risk for insurers over the next three years.
Nigerians take to mobile for better media content Published by Aida Akl on 1 December 2015 Nigerians are turning to smartphones and other mobile devices to get their choice of videos, entertainment and news, anytime, anywhere.
Africa: A hub for innovation in medical diagnostic solutions? Published by Ilk-nur Hendricks on 21 October 2015 However challenging the healthcare environment may be, SSA presents significant opportunities for developing technologies that transforms lives.
Coffee consumption in Africa still low, opportunities for growth Published by Justin Probyn on 20 October 2015 Domestic coffee consumption is set to rise, supported by an emerging urbanised middle class which is stimulating demand for consumer goods.