Welcome to [BizTrends 2016!] - 18 Jan 2016

This week sees the launch of BizTrends 2016. Curated by our team, some of the continent's foremost thought leaders have submitted their top business trends to watch out for in the industry over the coming months. The content is sure to inspire your upwards trajectory, so get reading!

In this light, Nkem Ndem V offers three predictions for tech in Nigeria 2016. These include strengthened IT and physical security, as well as increased social media power and a dearth of start-ups due to investment challenges.

From a positive perspective, Christopher Kidanka writes about the return of the EastAfrican in Tanzania, following a year out of market due to a governmental ban based on proper registration.

Let's hope for many more positive news stories throughout the continent this year.