The popularity of imported alcoholic drinks is soaring in Nigeria, spurred by the advocation of local celebrities. But with a previously strong tradition of locally-brewed drinks, what’s causing this dramatic shift in drinking habits?

The number of internet users in Africa has grown at seven times the global average, growing over 3,600% between 2000 and 2012 to 167 million people. With the internet now reaching more people than ever before, being online is no longer a luxury, but a norm.

Africa is becoming the next 'retail frontier' - with a population of over 1.2 billion, retail spend of almost $0.9 trillion in 2013, and economies expected to grow at 5.3% in 2014. Tapping into this huge potential, MoboFree is a mobile social marketplace with 3.3 million users.

Speaking at a pan-African textile and clothing trade in Cape Town, Sascha Breuss, managing director of fashion retailer Zando, spoke of the importance of e-commerce in Africa. He predicted that it would start to become a serious competitor to bricks-and-mortar stores.