The debt shackles return
Businessam Staff
May 21, 2018
Michael Heise Global growth is accelerating. But before we break out the champagne, we should acknowledge the long-term risks to
How much is an Oscar worth?
Businessam Staff
May 16, 2018
As we all know, acting is a precarious, roller-coaster type business. The Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholsons, and Brad Pitts are few and
Don’t live for the weekend, live for every single day
Businessam Staff
May 12, 2018
One thing I’ve noticed after decades in business – far too many people just live for the weekend. They tolerate their jobs as a means
Industry 4.0 affecting sustainability across sectors
Businessam Staff
May 11, 2018
Every industry – manufacturing, transport, agriculture, education – is being disrupted and transformed beyond recognition by Industry
Oil bursts above $70, threatens economy
Businessam Staff
May 7, 2018
The price of crude oil has not been above $70 a barrel since 2014. It reached that point today. The availability of Iran’s crude was
Will higher oil prices destroy demand?
Businessam Staff
May 4, 2018
Oil prices have dipped a bit this week, but still remain at their highest levels in nearly three and a half years. The reasons are by
Why entrepreneurs start companies rather than join them
Businessam Staff
May 1, 2018
By Steve Blank If you asked me why I gravitated to startups rather than work in a large company I would have answered at various
How to address food sustainability challenges in sub-Saharan Africa
Businessam Staff
April 30, 2018
By Kofi Annan… Despite its huge agricultural potential, Africa spends around US$35bn each year on food imports. This number may
Why Africa’s free trade area offers so much promise
Businessam Staff
April 29, 2018
African leaders have just signed a framework establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area, the largest free trade agreement
Lafarge as metaphor for market efficiency
Businessam Staff
April 28, 2018
By Sola Oni It was literally a black Monday for Lafarge Africa Plc. on April 9, 2018 when the