Seven things to consider when transacting in Africa

Countries that have the ability to attract investment but need work include South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria.

Big Data: New frontier of finance?

Many economists and Information Scientists are claiming that Big Data is now the new oil for the financial services. Global management consulting firm, McKinsey, has referred to Big Data as “the next frontier for innovation, competition and productivity.” 

NMBZ operating income below budget

Banking firm, NMBZ Holdings Limited’s operating income for the four months to 30 April, 2019 was 22,7 percent below budget as the company experienced a slowdown in business during the quarter.

Kenya’s shilling management flirting with disaster

Many emerging market currencies have had a wild ride over the last year, yet Kenya’s shilling has remained largely stable.

Zim solid waste project back on track

Zimbabwean solid waste-to-energy project is back on track with an investor, Pragma Leaf Consulting Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd, committing to pump up to US$150 million to set up the conversion plant and kick-start production.

Rise of African start-up cities

The geographical focus of innovation and entrepreneurship is shifting and cities in the United States are no longer the predominant location for high-tech start-ups. Instead, they have spread globally and the past decade has witnessed a dramatic growth of start-up ecosystems around the world (Florida, Hathaway 2018).

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