Tag: Corruption

  • South African railways are in a mess

    The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is the state-owned company responsible for managing passenger rail services in South Africa. In recent years, PRASA has faced numerous challenges and controversies, leading to questions about its effectiveness and ability to provide reliable and safe rail services to the public. One of the major issues facing…

  • Africa- open for business?

    Africa is a continent of 54 countries, with diverse cultures, economies, and business environments. In general, the continent is open for business and offers numerous opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs, and corporations. However, it is important to keep in mind that each country has its own set of challenges and opportunities, so a comprehensive understanding of…

  • Just One More Step: Why Execution Fails in Africa

    If you want to understand why so many foreign ventures in Africa stall, bleed out, or quietly disappear, you have to let go of a deeply ingrained Western assumption: that winning the deal means you are nearly there. In much of Africa, winning the deal means almost nothing. The licence, the RFP, the contract, the…

  • Enterprise Mobility in Africa

    Africa has three problems with technology. In no particular order these are lack of capital, a lack of on-ground skills, and a lack of time left to catch up before Brazil and China leave it in the dust. This paralysis is hampering efforts to get enterprises mobile, particularly where infrastructure and cross-border cooperation are less…