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
Fine tuning The World Bank’s latest Doing Business 2018: Reforming to Create Jobs report shows that Rwanda – with 52 – recorded the highest number of business reforms over the past 15 years…. Read more
