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Africa's potential as a global leader in the world's digital economy

Africa's potential as a global leader in the world's digital economy

1 Apr 2019

How to grow your startup one step at a time: Step 1

How to grow your startup one step at a time: Step 1

Natasha Fourie 29 Mar 2019

Report examines impact of technology on society and communication industry

Report examines impact of technology on society and communication industry

29 Mar 2019

Consumer demand at the forefront of African business priorities

Consumer demand at the forefront of African business priorities

28 Mar 2019

Study shows women drive between 70% and 80% of all consumer purchasing

Study shows women drive between 70% and 80% of all consumer purchasing

27 Mar 2019

Africa CEO Forum, Kigali, Rwanda.

Calls for deeper economic integration in Africa

27 Mar 2019

Regional integration remains low, according to African Regional Integration Index. Credit: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.

More work needed on regional integration in Africa

25 Mar 2019

(L-R) Zouhair Chorfi, Secretary general of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Morocco, newly elected Chair of the bureau of the committee of experts; HE Elsadig Bakheit Elfaki Abdalla, Chair of the outgoing bureau of the committee of experts; Vera songwe, Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa. Credit: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).

Digital trade and the economy in Africa

25 Mar 2019

Build a culture of curiosity to retain clients

Build a culture of curiosity to retain clients

Tony Spong 25 Mar 2019

Warc predicts that Google and Facebook will make $176bn from advertising this year

Warc predicts that Google and Facebook will make $176bn from advertising this year

22 Mar 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Focus shifts to a mobile economy in Africa

Josephine Wawira 19 Mar 2019

The youth now have a future in both Ethiopia and Eritrea. Image source: Gallo/Getty

Time for development in Ethiopia, Eritrea

Daniel Otieno 19 Mar 2019

2019 Research Conference to unpack retail trends, tech and the 'Afripolitan' consumer

2019 Research Conference to unpack retail trends, tech and the 'Afripolitan' consumer

19 Mar 2019

Signing of Franco-Ethiopian cooperation agreements.

France and Ethiopia to cooperate in space and economic sectors

15 Mar 2019

Is your organisation customer centric?

Is your organisation customer centric?

14 Mar 2019

Main challenges to inclusive growth, peace and security in Central Africa

Main challenges to inclusive growth, peace and security in Central Africa

14 Mar 2019

2019 Media Strategy Report released

2019 Media Strategy Report released

13 Mar 2019

Port Louis market, Mauritius. © via

Mauritius looks to sustained growth

12 Mar 2019

8 trends driving innovation in sub-Saharan Africa

8 trends driving innovation in sub-Saharan Africa

12 Mar 2019

Key findings from Agency Scope UK 2018/2019

Key findings from Agency Scope UK 2018/2019

11 Mar 2019

Mindset matters more than income when it comes to consumer prosperity - Nielsen

Mindset matters more than income when it comes to consumer prosperity - Nielsen

11 Mar 2019

Image source: Getty/Gallo

The cause and effect of behaviour economics

11 Mar 2019

Amazon, Starbucks, Apple and Google leaders in guiding customer journey

Amazon, Starbucks, Apple and Google leaders in guiding customer journey

5 Mar 2019

Zipline drone distribution centre, Rwanda.

#DesignIndaba2019: Bringing 'Wakanda' to life with life-saving drones

Louise Marsland 1 Mar 2019

Why the rise of digital commerce holds promise for Africa

Why the rise of digital commerce holds promise for Africa

28 Feb 2019

Influencer marketing in South Africa - By the numbers

Influencer marketing in South Africa - By the numbers

Lara Utian-Preston 27 Feb 2019

Unleashing Africa's economic potential with AfCFTA

Unleashing Africa's economic potential with AfCFTA

James Hall 26 Feb 2019

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OMC launches Optimiser tool

Danette Breitenbach 25 Feb 2019

Annual Africa Shared Value Summit to be held in Nairobi

Annual Africa Shared Value Summit to be held in Nairobi

25 Feb 2019

WTO must support LDCs

WTO must support LDCs

21 Feb 2019

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Consumer demand at the forefront of African business priorities

Consumer demand at the forefront of African business priorities

28 Mar 2019

Study shows women drive between 70% and 80% of all consumer purchasing

Study shows women drive between 70% and 80% of all consumer purchasing

27 Mar 2019

Africa CEO Forum, Kigali, Rwanda.

Calls for deeper economic integration in Africa

27 Mar 2019

Regional integration remains low, according to African Regional Integration Index. Credit: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.

More work needed on regional integration in Africa

25 Mar 2019

(L-R) Zouhair Chorfi, Secretary general of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Morocco, newly elected Chair of the bureau of the committee of experts; HE Elsadig Bakheit Elfaki Abdalla, Chair of the outgoing bureau of the committee of experts; Vera songwe, Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa. Credit: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).

Digital trade and the economy in Africa

25 Mar 2019

Build a culture of curiosity to retain clients

Build a culture of curiosity to retain clients

Tony Spong 25 Mar 2019

Warc predicts that Google and Facebook will make $176bn from advertising this year

Warc predicts that Google and Facebook will make $176bn from advertising this year

22 Mar 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Focus shifts to a mobile economy in Africa

Josephine Wawira 19 Mar 2019

The youth now have a future in both Ethiopia and Eritrea. Image source: Gallo/Getty

Time for development in Ethiopia, Eritrea

Daniel Otieno 19 Mar 2019

2019 Research Conference to unpack retail trends, tech and the 'Afripolitan' consumer

2019 Research Conference to unpack retail trends, tech and the 'Afripolitan' consumer

19 Mar 2019

Signing of Franco-Ethiopian cooperation agreements.

France and Ethiopia to cooperate in space and economic sectors

15 Mar 2019

Is your organisation customer centric?

Is your organisation customer centric?

14 Mar 2019

Main challenges to inclusive growth, peace and security in Central Africa

Main challenges to inclusive growth, peace and security in Central Africa

14 Mar 2019

2019 Media Strategy Report released

2019 Media Strategy Report released

13 Mar 2019

Port Louis market, Mauritius. © via

Mauritius looks to sustained growth

12 Mar 2019

8 trends driving innovation in sub-Saharan Africa

8 trends driving innovation in sub-Saharan Africa

12 Mar 2019

Key findings from Agency Scope UK 2018/2019

Key findings from Agency Scope UK 2018/2019

11 Mar 2019

Mindset matters more than income when it comes to consumer prosperity - Nielsen

Mindset matters more than income when it comes to consumer prosperity - Nielsen

11 Mar 2019

Image source: Getty/Gallo

The cause and effect of behaviour economics

11 Mar 2019

Amazon, Starbucks, Apple and Google leaders in guiding customer journey

Amazon, Starbucks, Apple and Google leaders in guiding customer journey

5 Mar 2019

Zipline drone distribution centre, Rwanda.

#DesignIndaba2019: Bringing 'Wakanda' to life with life-saving drones

Louise Marsland 1 Mar 2019

Why the rise of digital commerce holds promise for Africa

Why the rise of digital commerce holds promise for Africa

28 Feb 2019

Influencer marketing in South Africa - By the numbers

Influencer marketing in South Africa - By the numbers

Lara Utian-Preston 27 Feb 2019

Unleashing Africa's economic potential with AfCFTA

Unleashing Africa's economic potential with AfCFTA

James Hall 26 Feb 2019

Image supplied.

OMC launches Optimiser tool

Danette Breitenbach 25 Feb 2019

Annual Africa Shared Value Summit to be held in Nairobi

Annual Africa Shared Value Summit to be held in Nairobi

25 Feb 2019

WTO must support LDCs

WTO must support LDCs

21 Feb 2019

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How metrics are changing editorial decisions in African newsrooms

Dr Admire Mare and Dumisani Moyo 20 Feb 2019

Renewed hope for Lesotho and Madagascar

Renewed hope for Lesotho and Madagascar

14 Feb 2019

Top 5 Industries to benefit from AI

Top 5 Industries to benefit from AI

12 Feb 2019

Economic growth of 4% forecast for Africa this year

Economic growth of 4% forecast for Africa this year

7 Feb 2019

Africa's economic outlook 2019

Africa's economic outlook 2019

4 Feb 2019

#BizTrends2019: Bizcommunity hosts #BizTrendsLIVE!, an overview

#BizTrends2019: Bizcommunity hosts #BizTrendsLIVE!, an overview

Jessica Tennant, Bizcommunity.com 1 Feb 2019

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Gillette's 'We Believe' campaign - is it the best a brand can do?

Rachel Thompson 1 Feb 2019

Pernod Ricard looks into conviviality of consumers

Pernod Ricard looks into conviviality of consumers

1 Feb 2019

#BizTrends2019: 9 Africa Trends for 2019

#BizTrends2019: 9 Africa Trends for 2019

Louise Marsland 31 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: Convergence, connections and trust

#BizTrends2019: Convergence, connections and trust

Jessica Tennant 31 Jan 2019

Mike Beukes, ECD at Duke Advertising.

#BizTrends2019: These are tumultuous times. These are tremendous times

Mike Beukes 31 Jan 2019

The removal of trade barriers in Africa will transform the continent

The removal of trade barriers in Africa will transform the continent

30 Jan 2019

The claim that democracy fares better in the West than in Africa is a fallacy

The claim that democracy fares better in the West than in Africa is a fallacy

Steven Friedman 30 Jan 2019

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