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Type |
Date |
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| Changing the face of Africa. |
Editorial |
May 1, 2013 |
727 |
| Africa is central to the global economy growth: the Abraaj Group is the largest private equity investor in a swathe of geographies across the southern hemisphere. Group Chief Executive Arif Naqvi tells Anver Versi why global economic growth depends on Africa. |
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May 1, 2013 |
1348 |
| Japan turns focus on African investment. |
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Apr 1, 2013 |
817 |
| The Moses of Katanga: Moise Katumbi defies easy categorisation. He is an astute leader, a successful entrepreneur, a soccer fanatic, a homespun philosopher and the man who seems to be single-handedly turning around the fortunes of what is potentially the wealthiest corner of Africa. This profile is by African Business editor, Anver Versi. |
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Apr 1, 2013 |
1160 |
| Taking the intellectual leadership on Africa. |
Editorial |
Mar 1, 2013 |
734 |
| Einstein on insanity. |
Editorial |
Feb 1, 2013 |
754 |
| African airlines-liberalise or die. |
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Jan 1, 2013 |
705 |
| Why Africa will rule the 21st century. |
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Jan 1, 2013 |
3182 |
| Fastjet swoops into Africa: Editor Anver Versi travelled to Dar es Salaam for the launch of the low-cost carrier fastjet. This, he says, could signal a new age of cheap air travel for all, similar to the phenomenon that has swept Europe over the past two decades. |
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Jan 1, 2013 |
684 |
| Will the real Obama please stand up? |
Editorial |
Dec 1, 2012 |
696 |
| Africa should embrace India. |
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Nov 1, 2012 |
756 |
| Unleashing the African media. |
Editorial |
Oct 1, 2012 |
803 |
| Multinationals 'steal' $50bn per year from Africa. |
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Aug 1, 2012 |
737 |
| James Mwangi a life stranger than fiction: editor Anver Versi profiles Kenya's James Mwangi, CEO of Equity Bank, who has won the world's most coveted award for business leaders - the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Mwangi's story is a fascinating and inspiring account of triumph against severe odds. |
Company overview |
Aug 1, 2012 |
3179 |
| Making a clamour on the international stage. |
Editorial |
Jul 1, 2012 |
757 |
| Smaller is more beautiful: Brazil's aircraft maker Embraer's smaller capacity jets, carrying between 70 and 120 passengers has virtually revolutionised regional air travel in Latin America. It has now set its sights firmly on Africa. Report by Anver Versi. |
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Jul 1, 2012 |
823 |
| Value-for-money politicians? |
Editorial |
Jun 1, 2012 |
788 |
| Africa's progress under threat. |
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Jun 1, 2012 |
3276 |
| Olam - the rewards of cleaner, greener investment. |
Interview |
Jun 1, 2012 |
3031 |
| Such a long journey. |
Interview |
Jun 1, 2012 |
1188 |
| Singapore - a modern miracle. |
Editorial |
May 1, 2012 |
751 |
| Time to face some home truths. |
Editorial |
Apr 1, 2012 |
756 |
| Medina palms luxury with a conscience: a new tourism development in Kenya combines tradition, luxury and sustainability. Anver Versi reports. |
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Apr 1, 2012 |
633 |
| Bringing order to Nigeria's licensing chaos: Nigerian entrepreneur Bola Akindele is finally taming the unruly monster of Nigeria's vehicle registration and licensing system by the intelligent application of technology. Anver Versi tells the story of an outstanding business achievement. |
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Apr 1, 2012 |
1349 |
| Who will head World Bank? |
Editorial |
Mar 1, 2012 |
772 |
| Europe's pain hurts Africa. |
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Feb 1, 2012 |
831 |
| African ubuntu saves climate change talks. |
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Jan 1, 2012 |
702 |
| Will the African Lion roar again in 2012? |
Brief article |
Jan 1, 2012 |
164 |
| No condition is permanent. |
Editorial |
Dec 1, 2011 |
725 |
| The Japanese way to development: one of the biggest and most important conferences on the effectiveness (or otherwise of aid) was held in Busan, South Korea this month. It was expected to be a clash between the Western model and that followed by Japan and increasingly, China, India and Korea. Editor Anver Versi, who observed the Japanese method first-hand in Africa recently, gives his views. |
Conference notes |
Dec 1, 2011 |
2124 |
| Overview astonishing Kenya! |
Country overview |
Nov 1, 2011 |
2294 |
| The $5m leader: Cape Verde's former President, Pedro Verona Pires, has been named the winner of the world's biggest prize for an individual, the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership. Pires receives $5m over 10 years and $200,000 for life thereafter. What did the leader of one of Africa's smallest states do to impress the judging panel? Is he really Africa's best leader? |
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Nov 1, 2011 |
1891 |
| The power of reading. |
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Oct 1, 2011 |
743 |
| South Sudan watch out for slippery surfaces. |
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Aug 1, 2011 |
731 |
| Foundation of civilisation. |
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Aug 1, 2011 |
1602 |
| Kenya's agribusiness champion: a holistic approach to agribusiness, from the initial input in the soil to marketing and distribution of finished products, not only can be hugely profitable, it can accelerate national economic growth. Anver Versi profiles one of the most successful local companies in this field. |
Company overview |
Aug 1, 2011 |
1479 |
| Scramble for Africa, part two. |
Editorial |
Jul 1, 2011 |
842 |
| Africa at the tipping point: transforming Africa's economy. |
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Jul 1, 2011 |
1637 |
| Africa progress panel report: the Africa progress panel report analyses all aspects of Africa's political, economic and social structures. The article which follows is a brief review of some of the points raised by the report and germane to Africa's transformative imperative. |
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Jul 1, 2011 |
1569 |
| Who should lead the IMF? |
Editorial |
Jun 1, 2011 |
811 |
| Substance and style. |
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May 1, 2011 |
791 |
| Tatu City the future face of Africa? |
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May 1, 2011 |
1989 |
| History's rude reminders. |
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Apr 1, 2011 |
828 |
| Unravelling the secrets of corruption. |
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Mar 1, 2011 |
803 |
| The winds of freedom are blowing. |
Editorial |
Feb 1, 2011 |
846 |
| The sweet scent of flowers: in one incredible month, Tunisia went from a virtual dictatorship to become perhaps Africa's first real democracy as people seized power. What does it all mean? African Business editor Anver Versi discusses. |
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Feb 1, 2011 |
1634 |
| 2011 promises interesting times. |
Editorial |
Jan 1, 2011 |
778 |
| South Africa making us proud. |
Editorial |
Dec 1, 2010 |
821 |
| Give me conferences of achievement. |
Editorial |
Nov 1, 2010 |
793 |
| Africa opens new gateway to global capital: continent's first international commodity and currency market goes live in Mauritius. |
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Nov 1, 2010 |
1822 |
| Turning land into property. |
Editorial |
Oct 1, 2010 |
777 |
| New constitution, new country? Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki promulgated the country's new constitution in August, ushering in what many describe as the country's 'second republic'. Anver Versi, editor of African Business, who was there to witness the historic occasion, examines the implications of the new constitution. |
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Oct 1, 2010 |
1332 |
| Branding Africa. |
Editorial |
Aug 1, 2010 |
841 |
| Name and shame the enemy within. |
Editorial |
Jul 1, 2010 |
813 |
| Africa's business world champions: 40 African firms enter the premier league. |
Cover story |
Jul 1, 2010 |
4211 |
| Unwelcome portrayal of Lagos. |
Editorial |
Jun 1, 2010 |
854 |
| The World Bank is listening. |
Editorial |
May 1, 2010 |
817 |
| At the core of Africa's development. |
Organization overview |
May 1, 2010 |
827 |
| COMESA 3: Africa takes ownership: the 3rd COMESA Investment Forum--connecting Africa to the World--was held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, last month. The two-day event set out to map Africa's growth strategy over the medium term. How successful was it? African Business editor, Anver Versi reports. |
Conference news |
May 1, 2010 |
1520 |
| Interview with Geoffrey white, CEO and director, Lonrho plc. |
Interview |
May 1, 2010 |
1329 |
| JICA shows the way in Ethiopia. |
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May 1, 2010 |
1695 |
| Let's excise corruption once and for all. |
Editorial |
Apr 1, 2010 |
821 |
| Niger coup is setback for Africa. |
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Mar 1, 2010 |
832 |
| Blame moral depravity--Stiglitz. |
Editorial |
Feb 1, 2010 |
815 |
| Winds of change blowing again. |
Editorial |
Jan 1, 2010 |
834 |
| The nation as a company. |
Editorial |
Dec 1, 2009 |
762 |
| Sting in the dragon's tail? |
Editorial |
Nov 1, 2009 |
830 |
| Branding Africa's products. |
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Nov 1, 2009 |
1168 |
| The fruits of being competitive. |
Editorial |
Oct 1, 2009 |
803 |
| Statistics and other lies. |
Editorial |
Aug 1, 2009 |
822 |
| African business awards 2009: the annual African business magazine commonwealth business council awards for outstanding performances in the field of business in the African continent. |
Company overview |
Aug 1, 2009 |
3477 |
| Touring South Africa - a jaw-dropping experience: as part of a well-organised campaign to promote South Africa ahead of the 2010 World Cup, and give the lie to negative press reports about the country, South Africa's premier marketing body, the IMC, invited African Business editor Anver Versi to join an international group of journalists on a fact-finding tour. Here is the first of his reports. |
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Aug 1, 2009 |
1420 |
| First build your own house. |
Editorial |
Jul 1, 2009 |
887 |
| Journeys to inspire walking tall. |
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Jun 1, 2009 |
1597 |
| The other side of the coin. |
Editorial |
Jun 1, 2009 |
792 |
| Unscrambling Africa: one of the thorniest problems in Africa today, the issue of land reform and all its economic and political implications, was the theme of the last African Presidential Roundtable held in Berlin, Germany. African Business editor Anver Versi was invited to attend this usually closed event. Here are his reflections. |
Conference notes |
Jun 1, 2009 |
1335 |
| We will battle global crisis on equal terms--AfDB: this year, the African Development Bank's annual meeting focused on the critical issue of the continent's response to the current global economic crisis. It drew its largest-ever participation and arrived at some vital decisions in a bid to steady the continent in the face of the economic storms. Anver Versi was there. |
Conference notes |
Jun 1, 2009 |
1251 |
| The singer or the song? |
Editorial |
May 1, 2009 |
772 |
| Africa should not take it on the chin. |
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Apr 1, 2009 |
774 |
| Africa's top companies 2009: plus annual regional rankings. |
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Apr 1, 2009 |
351 |
| Time to forge powerful new economic bloc. |
Conference news |
Apr 1, 2009 |
2112 |
| China's demonstration of strength. |
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Mar 1, 2009 |
845 |
| Obama presidency lifts us-Africa Roundtable to new plane: with Barack Obama as President of the US, the annual African Presidential Roundtable organised by the US-based APARC now takes on critical significance. The event, bringing former and current heads of state together to discuss vital African issues, will be held in Germany in April. Anver Versi has the details. |
Conference news |
Mar 1, 2009 |
1357 |
| Changing the world. |
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Feb 1, 2009 |
895 |
| Walking tall: adding a little flavour to life. |
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Jan 1, 2009 |
1364 |
| Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? |
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Jan 1, 2009 |
859 |
| The best of times, the worst of times; hanging tough. |
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Jan 1, 2009 |
798 |
| Obama--the leader the world has been waiting for. |
Editorial |
Dec 1, 2008 |
857 |
| Reminder - government is a public servant. |
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Nov 1, 2008 |
880 |
| Anatomy of the global financial crisis; How did the global financial crisis begin and what is the latest situation? African business editor Anver Versi provides some answers. |
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Nov 1, 2008 |
1501 |
| Strong regulators are vital. |
Editorial |
Oct 1, 2008 |
880 |
| African business' annual rankings. |
Brief article |
Oct 1, 2008 |
278 |
| How do you rebrand an icon? In terms of image, what can be more dangerous than to re-brand a favourite icon? Yet that is exactly what happened when one of Africa's best loved telecoms brands, Celtel, metamorphosed into Zain. Anver Versi tells the story. |
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Oct 1, 2008 |
1620 |
| Cities of Light--dream or reality? One of the world's greatest construction companies, the Dubai-based Al Noor, wants to create two magnificent cities and a bridge that will link Africa to the Middle East. It sounds impossible--but can it happen? Anver versi went to find out. |
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Oct 1, 2008 |
1440 |
| European and African MPs form common front: Africa will suffer the worst impact of climate change although it has done the least to cause it. The question is who will pay the mitigation costs? This and other critical issues were discussed in a groundbreaking forum held in Nairobi and involving European and African legislators. Anver Versi reports. |
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Oct 1, 2008 |
1531 |
| Identify the core of your business. |
Column |
Aug 1, 2008 |
867 |
| Zimbabwe last chance saloon. |
Cover story |
Aug 1, 2008 |
594 |
| A Who's Who of the African business world: the first CBC-African Business Awards ceremony, held in London in July attracted over 450 participants from all over the world. It is now likely to become one of the major London-based African calendar events in the future. |
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Aug 1, 2008 |
2065 |
| Ethiopia blazes branding trail; At long last, Ethiopia, which produces some of the world's finest coffee varieties has taken a leaf from the Western marketing and branding manual and decided to trademark its unique coffee crop, thus earning much higher retail prices. |
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Aug 1, 2008 |
1478 |
| Right and wrong skill-sets. |
Editorial |
Jul 1, 2008 |
939 |
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