In the market Over the past few decades, South Africa’s economy has undergone changes in structure – shifting from a focus on mining and manufacturing industries to those of skills and services. A… Read more
On the money In 2006, the first eurobond was issued in sub-Saharan Africa. Between then and 2016, eurobond debt has grown among more than a dozen African countries, reaching in excess of US$23… Read more
Connected space Over the next five years, mobile data is expected to be the main driver of growth in the African telecoms market. The number of mobile broadband connections in the continent… Read more
The bee team The South African National Biodiversity Institute estimates that the country’s honey industry has an average turnover of ZAR3.2 billion and currently produces 2 000 tons annually. These numbers could increase… Read more
In good shape Africa is becoming a hub for e-health start-ups, with 115 medical-related ventures operating in 20 countries. To date, these enterprises have raised more than US$19 million in investment. Research by… Read more
