The impact of low oil prices in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Gerard Kambou on 7 September 2015 Several of the region’s oil-exporters have revised their 2015 budgets by adjusting the oil price assumption and cutting spending, especially capital expenditures.
South African comparison site on adapting its strategy to Kenya and Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 7 September 2015 Click n Compare has expanded to Kenya and Nigeria. We talk to CEO Ryan Marx on how the company plans to gain traction in these markets.
Swiss company betting on Africa for next wave of growth Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 September 2015 A look at Swiss media company Ringier’s strategy in Africa.
Start-up snapshot: Trying to carve a niche in Kenya’s competitive dairy industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 September 2015 Talking business with the founder of Fity Foods.
Look to regional markets, urges Zambeef boss Published by Staff Writer on 4 September 2015 Small-scale farmers have a vital role to play.
Industrial blades supplier profiting from Africa’s food processing growth Published by Kate Douglas on 4 September 2015 Why a Cape Town manufacturer of specialised cutting tools has turned its attention towards Africa’s food processing industry.
The Uqalo Consumer Index: Headwinds for Nigerian consumer Published by Diane Laas on 4 September 2015 Our most recent index, based on data at the end of August, has fallen to 23.2x which is its lowest level since March 2014.
Why shopping centre developer is backing the town of Tete in Mozambique Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 September 2015 Terrace Africa is betting on demand for formal retail in the remote town of Tete.
How to sell insurance to low-income earners in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 September 2015 ‘Insurance models from the west simply have not worked in Africa.’
DRC tries mega-farms to reduce food imports Published by Nick Long on 2 September 2015 The Democratic Republic of Congo is trying out a large-scale agricultural plan that is, to say the least, ambitious.
Trevor Manuel on role of private sector and what we can learn from Ethiopia Published by Sanlam Investments on 2 September 2015 Trevor Manuel shared his views on the most important investment challenges that South Africa and Africa currently face.
Africa’s gaming industry: Expert shares her thoughts Published by Justin Probyn on 1 September 2015 We ask Pippa Tshabalala to comment on the continent’s gaming potential.
$1,650 per kg? Truffle expert talks about South Africa’s budding industry Published by Kate Douglas on 31 August 2015 Mycologist and truffle farmer Leon Potgieter shares how the valuable mushroom is taking root in Western Cape.
Has Liberia found the way to share its forest plenty with the poor? Published by Max Bankole Jarrett on 31 August 2015 What is often overlooked is that forests too can be a curse not a blessing for countries that are rich in them.
