Mobile on the move Nigeria has maintained its position as the world’s most mobilised country, with mobile consumption increasing from 40% last year to 74% in 2017, as reported by Ventures Africa. According to… Read more
Class action Just one in four South Africans are classified as part the ‘secure’ middle class or elite (stably not poor), meaning the country’s stable middle class may be smaller than previously… Read more
Something’s brewing In the past decade, South Africa’s coffee industry has undergone a considerable transformation, growing from a mere 20 roasters in 2007 to in excess of 250 today. Meanwhile, a study… Read more
Collective thinking South Africans are increasingly opting for stokvels over formal financial institutions when it comes to savings and investments. As reported by CNBC Africa, a survey by Old Mutual found that 53%… Read more
Take stock Container traffic at Kenya’s main port of Mombasa recorded 11.9% growth in cargo handled in the first half of 2017, according to a Reuters report. Data released by the Kenya… Read more
