Fashionomics 101: An African industry that could be worth $15bn by 2021 Published by Kate Douglas on 20 December 2016 The African Development Bank is trying to increase the continent’s share of the global fashion value chain.
Mozambique debt threatens its once-promising economy Published by Anita Powell on 20 December 2016 Martyn Davies, managing director of emerging markets and Africa at consulting firm Deloitte, estimates this crisis could set Mozambique back economically by as much as a decade.
Casablanca wants to position itself as gateway for investment in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 December 2016 Growing commercial linkages between north Africa and the rest of the continent.
Establishing a manufacturing hub: What Morocco is getting right Published by Kate Douglas on 19 December 2016 How the country is attracting manufacturing giants such as Eaton.
Challenges to SME growth in Kenya Published by Adefolake Adeyeye on 16 December 2016 Kenyan SMEs are hindered by inadequate capital, limited market access, poor infrastructure, and rapid changes in technology.
It’s business as usual with Zimbabwe’s bond note… for now Published by Kate Douglas on 15 December 2016 The bond note is now in circulation in Zimbabwe but economists and business people fear it will not hold its value to the strong US dollar.
Ethiopia’s emerging wine industry luring consumers locally and abroad Published by Kate Douglas on 13 December 2016 A plan hatched a decade ago by the former Ethiopian Prime Minister is starting to take off.
Banking fraud is costing the Nigerian economy dearly Published by Oludayo Tade and Oluwatosin Adeniyi on 13 December 2016 Recent data show that last year electronic fraud in the banking sector accounts for about 16% of total fraud in the industry.
Juba traders suffering from South Sudan’s financial woes Published by Jill Craig on 13 December 2016 Oil export revenues have declined due to a decrease in production and in global crude prices.
How Jumia is trying to beat traditional retail in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 12 December 2016 Jumia Market’s MD explains what the e-commerce group is doing to win customers over.
Business leader Samuel Owori says many Ugandans ‘grossly underpaid’ Published by Kate Douglas on 8 December 2016 The former head of the African Development Bank calls for employers to ‘dignify’ their employees.
Unpacking sub-Saharan Africa’s online retail industry Published by Jaco Maritz & Helen Sullivan on 7 December 2016 A comprehensive look at where the industry is headed in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.
Ghana’s first pension fund targeting the informal sector Published by Kate Douglas on 6 December 2016 The for-profit company sees opportunity in a market that’s been largely ignored.
South Africa has avoided dreaded junk status. But the economy is far from healthy Published by Patrick Bond on 6 December 2016 This week the main question to ponder is why South Africa was not downgraded all the way to junk.
