DHL head explains how Africa can boost trade and economic growth Published by Kate Douglas on 4 March 2013 African governments are increasingly talking with multinationals about ways to improve their countries’ business environment.
Africa’s dependency on trade with Europe is declining Published by Kate Douglas on 25 February 2013 Charles Brewer, managing director for DHL sub-Saharan Africa, highlights three trends seen in Africa’s trade in recent years.
Meet the Boss: Charles Brewer, MD, DHL Express sub-Saharan Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 23 February 2013 Charles Brewer, managing director of DHL Express for sub-Saharan Africa, answers our questions.
Entrepreneur explains why he launched a water transport business on Lake Victoria Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 February 2013 EarthWise Ferries is restoring water transportation services in Uganda.
Evidence that trade does reduce poverty, but only if the conditions are right Published by Raju Jan Singh on 19 February 2013 Why trade liberalisation should not be seen in isolation.
Why General Motors consolidated its African divisions Published by Kate Douglas on 21 January 2013 General Motors has recently consolidated its African divisions into one Africa unit. How we made it in Africa finds out why.
The costs of being landlocked: a road trip in Africa Published by Ali Zafar and Valerie Nussenblatt on 15 January 2013 In October, we joined a 50-year-old driver from Burkina Faso, on a 750 kilometre journey to highlight the high economic costs faced by landlocked countries.
$20 for an air ticket? How African low-cost carrier fastjet does it Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 January 2013 How we made it in Africa looks at how fastjet manages to charge its relatively cheap fares.
Burundi reaping the benefits of regional integration Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 12 December 2012 Burundi has increased its exports within the East African region by about 15% since joining the bloc in 2007.
Low-cost airline fastjet could enter South African market, maybe before Christmas Published by Femi Adewunmi on 4 December 2012 New African low-cost airline fastjet could soon enter the South African market, possibly before Christmas.
China-Africa trade hits new highs, but there is reason to worry Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 November 2012 Trade between Africa and China are at all time highs, but the terms are mostly dictated by China.
Five transport infrastructure projects due to start in East Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 20 November 2012 As East Africa starts to see more investment coming in, the region has undertaken a number of projects aimed at improving its transportation infrastructure.
African low-cost airline fastjet unveils new branding Published by Claude Harding on 9 November 2012 Africa’s new low-cost airline fastjet, backed by easyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou, this week unveiled its new logo.
Can Nigeria get rail transport right? Published by Heather Murdock on 5 October 2012 Nigerian leaders have championed the revival of the nation’s rail lines for years.
