The reputation game
African public relations is moving on from ‘reputation laundering’ as multinationals and local businesses look for more sophisticated communications. The mention of international PR firms …
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Canada – Africa: Defrosting a frigid relation?
The first ever Canada-Africa Business Summit took place from 15th-18th September in Toronto. Over 1,000 people are reported to have participated in the event, which …
Pensions boom sweeps Africa
In May, Helios Investment Partners hit the headlines when the firm took a minority stake in ARM Pensions Managers, a $2.2bn subsidiary of Asset and …
Is China changing its spots?
Li Keqiang, the Premier of the People’s Republic of China and party secretary of the State Council, made an eight-day tour of four African countries …
Africa leads global tourism growth
As travelling visitor numbers across Africa increase, hotel chains are expanding on the continent. High-end, mid-scale and budget accommodations are all under development targeting both …
Anabela Chambuca Pinho, CEO of Mozambique’s Stock Exchange
Can you provide a bit of basic background on the stock exchange?The Mozambican stock exchange, which started in 1999, was created by the government as …
US – Africa: A brave new beginning?
The US’s economic relations with Africa came under the spotlight in May when the US Secretary of Commerce, Penny Pritzker, led a delegation of 20 …
Poor internet blocks African innovative genius
Africa is the world’s biggest online market of the future. Trouble is, the future never seems to arrive. Why has Africa been so slow to grab hold of the opportunities that the internet offers? Richard Walker examines how Africa’s innovative genius is being stymied by poor internet access.
Mobiles made in Africa
Mint Electronics a subsidiary of the South African company Sekoko Holdings, which has recently taken a 75% share in CZ Electronics, is due to launch …
Africa: Innovation hubs galore
Innovation hubs are continuing to spring up across Africa. According to a study of the continent’s tech hubs by the World Bank, there are as …