Six of the world’s 41 megacities will be in Africa by 2030 Published by Julia Bello-Schunemann and Ciara Aucoin on 11 December 2016 The existing trio of Cairo, Lagos and Kinshasa will be joined by Johannesburg, Luanda and Dar es Salaam.
Africa’s immediate growth prospects have slowed, but with differing regional dynamics Published by EY Africa on 7 December 2016 Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth forecasts for 2016 have fallen to a two decade low.
From hairstylists to lawyers: Africa’s overlooked services opportunity Published by Nora Dihel & Arti Grover Goswami on 29 November 2016 New report sheds light on uncharted opportunities in Africa.
Homegrown companies top list of east Africa’s best brands Published by Nelly Murungi on 10 November 2016 A look at the Superbrands East Africa winners.
Private equity investor on what he learned from his South Africa-Ethiopia motorbike ride Published by Gerhard Visagie on 28 October 2016 Investment prospects across the continent.
Why east Africa is ripe for industrialisation Published by Charles Robertson on 20 October 2016 ‘In the coming five years, we think sub-Saharan Africa will compete with south Asia.’
Organiser of the Africa Energy Forum to launch the first Africa Energy Forum – Off the Grid this December in Tanzania Published by Press Office on 17 October 2016 Organiser of the Africa Energy Forum to launch the first Africa Energy Forum – Off the Grid this December in Tanzania
Africa’s economic growth continues to falter, yet some countries show signs of resilience Published by World Bank on 3 October 2016 Economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to fall to 1.6% in 2016, the lowest level in over two decades.
East Africa’s up-and-coming cosmetics companies Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 26 September 2016 There is a growing trend of local entrepreneurs, especially women, entering the industry.
Why this Tanzanian mobile operator shares ‘profits’ with its customers Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2016 In 2014, Tigo Tanzania became the first telco in the world to share profits with its mobile money users.
Family-owned group says it doesn’t get too attached to its businesses Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 August 2016 ‘We are quite comfortable to start businesses, grow them, and sell them… To us, that is our family business,’ says Akshay Shah of East Africa’s Sumaria Group.
Flaviana Matata: Tanzanian model polishes up her business skills Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 August 2016 ‘You can’t do modelling forever because eventually you hit an age where it becomes hard to get jobs.’
DHL delivers black rhino Eliska to Africa Published by Staff Writer on 29 June 2016 ‘As facilitators of global trade, it’s fantastic that we can use our logistics expertise for such an important conservation project, and we trust that Eliska will flourish in her new home in Africa.’
Singapore-style urban development in Tanzania Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 June 2016 Singaporean company Hyflux is involved in the development of a new integrated city in Tanzania.
