South Africa needs to get out of its petrochemicals cul-de-sac Published by Rod Crompton on 21 November 2016 Apartheid-era interventions and recent court decisions are leaving key parts of the economy in a cul-de-sac – and taxpayers are footing the bill.
Slowing demand for office properties in Nigeria and Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 20 November 2016 Demand for office space in Ghana and Nigeria has slowed down, while countries such as Côte d’Ivoire are experiencing unprecedented demand.
Five principles for developing a killer, market-disrupting app Published by Kate Douglas on 18 November 2016 The South African wiCode creator, Bevan Ducasse, on his rules for success.
Addis Ababa airport – a view into a parallel world Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 November 2016 The four hours I spent waiting for my next flight provided some comfort in the wake of Trump, Brexit and growing nationalism.
Outsourcing key to start-up success, says DealDey CEO Published by Kate Douglas on 17 November 2016 The Nigerian deals website learned this lesson the hard way.
‘The future of banking in Africa lies with banks, not fintech’ Published by Kate Douglas on 16 November 2016 The success of mobile payments and microloans companies has led many to believe otherwise.
Investment challenges and opportunities in west African markets Published by Staff Writer on 16 November 2016 In most economies in west Africa, the effects of the economic downturn has filtered into the real estate markets
South African company predicts Trump win (and Brexit) where polls fail Published by Kate Douglas on 15 November 2016 BrandsEye is using social media to find out what people really think.
Developing new sources of growth in Liberia Published by Patrick Hettinger on 15 November 2016 Infrastructure improvements and commercial gold exports will help diversify the economy.
Angola is diversifying from oil Published by Otavio Veras on 15 November 2016 In order to remain a stable, growing country, it also needs to address its economic inequality.
The company trying to make northern Nigeria a tech hub Published by Justin Probyn on 14 November 2016 Changing the region’s work culture is half the battle.
South African students are demanding free university: Here’s how to achieve it Published by Kate Douglas on 14 November 2016 Experts discuss possible solutions to the country’s tertiary education crisis.
Naira floats again, but not freely enough Published by Cavan Osborne on 12 November 2016 Fund manager writes about his recent trip to Nigeria.
Beware of pundits talking about seismic political shifts Published by Charles Robertson on 12 November 2016 Politics has not changed as much as it appears, writes Charles Robertson.
