Africa is home to more than 200 international franchises, from food to its latest version, farming. Sarah Rundell asks how the model can spur the home market
More chains for Africa
Bonds begin at home 
The first signs of new growth in Africa’s local bond markets may indicate they are among the beneficiaries of the world financial crisis, says Andrew Gillingham
Overhaul over oil
As Nigeria embarks on ambitious reform of its petroleum industry, Michael Dynes discovers why the efforts piquing Western investor concern are "nothing short of Herculean"
Switching on to the box
Whether it’s a pressured business presentation or advice to a rural doctor, video conferencing is on the up in Africa. Michael Dynes says the business meeting will never be the same again
