DHL Express forecast to grow in Africa

Sep 2, 2014

Despite a challenging global economic environment, import and export trade volumes for DHL Express sub-Saharan Africa remain strong and are forecast to grow. This is according to Charles Brewer, MD for DHL Express sub-Saharan Africa, who adds, “The first half of 2014,...

Autodesk and ZIVA sign MOU

Aug 29, 2014

Autodesk, a leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, and the Zimbabwe Institute of Vigital Arts (ZIVA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to help students become industry ready and take full advantage of opportunities in a new global...

Afriwise launches consulting firm in Africa

Aug 28, 2014

Two well-known lawyers on the African scene, Steven De Backer and Olivier Binyingo, recently launched Afriwise to offer clients a more holistic consulting approach and access to genuine on-the-ground expertise in sub-Saharan Africa.

SMEs the focus at world export forum

Aug 28, 2014

Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, will take centre-stage of the trade and development world on 15 to 17 September as global thinkers, business leaders and practitioners arrive for the 14th World Export Development Forum (WEDF). This is the first time that the International...

The challenges of doing business in Africa

Aug 27, 2014

“Recently released facts and figures regarding industrial, business and economic growth in Africa paint an optimistic and encouraging outlook. However, to see only a buoyant picture would be exceedingly one-sided. Reality and challenges need to be faced and a balanced...

Airtel offers cross-network money transfer

Aug 27, 2014

Bharti Airtel has announced the introduction of a service that will allow customers send and receive between Airtel’s mobile money service and that of Tigo in Tanzania. The service will be available for Airtel Tanzania and Tigo customers, enabling them to experience a...