At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the world's largest mobile-phone conference, MTN's chief executive Sifiso Dabengwa spoke to The Africa Report about expansion, data and why he might decide to raise prices.
Business
Few operators make money - MTN's CEO Sifiso Dabengwa
- Gemma Ware
Diversification in Nigeria's Delta
- Nicholas Norbrook in Abuja
Successive governments have promoted indigenous oil companies with legislative and institutional tools, and they are now flourishing: Amni, Shoreline, Midwestern, Seplat, Dubri and Continental.
Small players struggle in Nigeria's financial markets
- Gillian Parker in Abuja
With high overheads and poor access to loans, SMEs are suffering. The central bank has launched several risk-sharing schemes to try to boost the sector.
The rise of Africa's B-brands
- Gemma Ware
Smaller and more agile local brands are taking the fight to multinationals seeking to benefit from increasing consumer spending in sub-Saharan Africa. Both sorts of firms are looking to expand in the region and are deploying new strategies to attract customers.
French and Turkish investors explore opportunities in Ghana
- Lawrence Quartey
French investors from various sectors will visit Ghana on May 22 to explore investment and business opportunities, a statement from the French Embassy in Accra has announced.
New technology for African livestock farmers
African livestock farmers have recently become beneficiaries of new technology.
South Africa's mining sector braces for massive job losses
- Crystal van Vyk
South Africa's biggest trade union representing the mining sector has expressed anger at the "unilateral decision" by Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) to retrench 6000 workers at its operations in Rustenburg.
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