2017 elections in Rwanda, Kenya and Angola: How will FDI be impacted? Published by Kate Douglas on 16 January 2017 We talk to experts at the Institute for Security Studies about how upcoming elections could affect foreign investment in these economies.
2017 outlook for Africa – threats or opportunities? Published by Richard Li on 16 January 2017 2017 will be a critical year for Africa.
Africa doesn’t need another mega mall, says property expert Published by Kate Douglas on 12 January 2017 ‘I think over the next 18 to 24 months, there will be a reset within the industry, in terms of the way forward.’
Meet the Boss: Vino Govender, managing director, LA Consulting Engineers Published by Justin Probyn on 12 January 2017 ‘Know when to change your sails when the wind does not blow in the direction it is meant to.’
African footballers face sobering reality, dashed hopes abroad Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 10 January 2017 Many African youngsters dreaming of becoming wealthy football stars abroad face an uphill battle, a new report finds.
Introducing the eCFA: A digital currency for French-speaking west Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 10 January 2017 Once fully implemented, it will operate alongside the region’s fiat hard currency, the CFA, as legal tender.
Nigeria must increase its oil output, says Moody’s Published by Kate Douglas on 6 January 2017 The rating agency expects Nigeria’s oil production to return to two million barrels a day.
Study provides fresh insights into the benefits of mobile money in Kenya Published by Sarah Logan on 6 January 2017 Access to mobile money has reduced poverty in Kenya, particularly among female-headed households.
Nigeria 2017: What can the country do better this year? Published by Kate Douglas on 6 January 2017 We talk to a handful of economists about how Nigeria can have a better year than it had in 2016.
Private equity firm sees healthcare opportunity in Liberia Published by Kate Douglas on 5 January 2017 We talk to TLG Capital’s Saad Sheikh about the firm’s investment in a healthcare service provider in Monrovia.
Why this Kenyan logistics firm resumed business in South Sudan Published by Kate Douglas on 23 December 2016 Conflict in Africa’s youngest country caused the company to suspend operations earlier this year.
The business of Christmas: Decorating the Mall of Africa Published by Helen Sullivan on 22 December 2016 ‘Deck the halls’ takes on new meaning in the continent’s largest single-phase shopping centre.
Benin invests in publicising its investment opportunities Published by Kate Douglas on 22 December 2016 The small west African country is trying to set itself apart from nearby heavyweights like Ghana and Nigeria.
Zimbabwean economist on solving the country’s challenges Published by Kate Douglas on 21 December 2016 Step one is to address the causes, not the symptoms.
