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Football: When will Africa cash in?
With domestic leagues underfunded and poorly attended and a disappointing performance in the 2018 World Cup, African football is failing to reach its vast potential.… The post Football: When will...
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En Marche: Why French companies are exploring East Africa
With its fast-expanding economies and business-friendly governments, the East African region is becoming an Eldorado for French companies in search of expansion.… The post En Marche: Why French...
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“Africa has the biggest potential for ecommerce in the world,” Hodara – Jumia...
Often referred to as the “Amazon of Africa”, Jumia may soon be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.… The post “Africa has the biggest potential for ecommerce in the world,” Hodara – Jumia Group...
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Old vehicles offer new opportunities for Cars45
The used-car market is driving car ownership in Africa, and digital firms such as Nigeria’s Cars45 are helping to make the retail market organised, fast, transparent and hassle-free, as Linus Unah...
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E-commerce powers Africa’s rapidly expanding fashion sector
Online revenues for the African fashion sector are predicted to grow by over 14% annually over the next four years.… The post E-commerce powers Africa’s rapidly expanding fashion sector appeared first...
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South African retail and the story of Africa’s consumer boom
As Shoprite announces its probable withdrawal from Nigeria, Dianna Games examines the rise and fall of South African retail expansion across the continent and what it tells us about Africa’s wider...
View ArticleHow will Singapore Convention affect trade in Africa?
International arbitration expert Kwadwo Sarkodie explains to Mushtak Parker the implications for Africa of the UN's Singapore Convention on Mediation. The post How will Singapore Convention affect...
View ArticleTigray war destroys Ethiopian reform ambitions
The government and the TPLF must be made to understand that both sides have much to lose and nothing to gain from prolonging this ruinous war. The post Tigray war destroys Ethiopian reform ambitions...
View ArticleBiden faces decision on US-Kenya trade deal
Biden may have to decide between a US-Kenya deal or a multilateral approach to Africa trade. The post Biden faces decision on US-Kenya trade deal appeared first on African Business.
View ArticleNew South African airline ‘Lift’ readies for take-off
As the airline prepares for its first flight on December 10, can it succeed amid Covid-19, and better its rivals in serving South Africa's domestic aviation market? The post New South African airline...
View ArticleAfrica needs to build back better, not return to normal
Africa must do more than get back to normal: it must build back even better after Covid-19, say Dr Rabah Arezki and Dr Adeleke Salami The post Africa needs to build back better, not return to normal...
View ArticleTowards a global economy that works for Africa
An IC Intelligence concept paper by Lord Peter Hain and Dr Desné Masie looks at options for building back better after Covid-19. The post Towards a global economy that works for Africa appeared first...
View ArticleUK and Kenya sign trade deal
The agreement should increase trade and investment between Kenya and the UK while setting the stage for a regional agreement with the East African Community. The post UK and Kenya sign trade deal...
View ArticleSudan: Removal from terror list no silver bullet
Sudan’s removal from the US state sponsors of terrorism list will bring the country economic benefits but many factors will continue to hold back growth. The post Sudan: Removal from terror list no...
View ArticleCovid-19 pushes African airlines to the brink
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on Africa’s airlines, but some analysts suggest that a more streamlined industry offering better services could emerge as a result. The post Covid-19 pushes...
View ArticleTanzanian business unfazed by Magufuli win
Opposition parties and international observers have cast doubt on Tanzania’s 2020 election results, but Tom Collins encounters domestic support for the president’s policies. The post Tanzanian business...
View ArticleBotswana courts investors amid diamond slump
Botswana's president beckoned investors to opportunities in its coal, gold and base metals industries, in a bid to wean the country off its over-reliance on diamond revenues after a challenging year...
View ArticleCovax to deliver 90m vaccines to Africa this month
Vaccine distribution scheme Covax aims to deliver its first shipment of vaccines to Africa this month, kick-starting the continent's largest ever mass vaccination campaign. The post Covax to deliver...
View ArticleEconomic woes remain after Museveni win
Yoweri Museveni has won a sixth term as president of Uganda, but will the contested nature of the result spook investors? The post Economic woes remain after Museveni win appeared first on African...
View ArticleRamaphosa’s battle for the soul of South Africa
President Ramaphosa’s more business-friendly faction of the ruling ANC is at odds with the party’s left wing over how to plug the country’s growing budget deficit. The post Ramaphosa’s battle for the...
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