Business Focus

Lagos could soon be Africa’s 13th biggest economy – equivalent to that of Ghana

Lagos could soon be Africa’s 13th biggest economy – equivalent to that of Ghana

May 17th, 2013 at 03:05 pm

Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, could soon have a US$45 billion economy.

Foreign investment

Busting the myths about doing business in Africa

Busting the myths about doing business in Africa

May 15th, 2013 at 09:05 am

Africa needs to deal with the misconceptions around the continent’s size, risks and opportunities by branding and marketing itself better.

Entrepreneur watch

Building a venture from scratch not for the faint-hearted, says gourmet tea entrepreneur

Building a venture from scratch not for the faint-hearted, says gourmet tea entrepreneur

May 16th, 2013 at 11:05 am

How we made it in Africa talks to Swaady Martin-Leke, founder of tea company YSWARA.

Business Advice

Six thoughts on the role of women in Africa’s growth and development

Six thoughts on the role of women in Africa’s growth and development

May 17th, 2013 at 01:05 pm

“I see women as being central players,” said Elsie Kanza at the launch of WIE Africa last week.

Meet the Boss

Meet the Boss: Chris Kirubi, businessman, Kenya

Meet the Boss: Chris Kirubi, businessman, Kenya

May 13th, 2013 at 09:05 am

How we made it in Africa talks to Chris Kirubi, a leading entrepreneur and investor in East Africa.

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Lagos could soon be Africa’s 13th biggest economy – equivalent to that of Ghana

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Six thoughts on the role of women in Africa’s growth and development

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Focus on smaller infrastructure projects, says General Electric Africa boss

African countries should focus on building smaller infrastructure projects that require less financing.

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An African consumer revolution needs African leaders

“I can accept that many Africans don’t have much money. I can’t accept they are any less sophisticated consumers.”

Busting the myths about doing business in Africa

Africa needs to deal with the misconceptions around the continent’s size, risks and opportunities by branding and marketing itself better.

Tony Elumelu outlines the case for Africapitalism

“Private sector development has a much greater potential to improve self-sufficiency and prosperity than charity.”

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During a session at the recent World Economic Forum on Africa, held in Cape Town, experts discussed the latest developments in addressing the continent’s energy infrastructure constraints.

Not everyone sees Africa as an attractive investment destination

Companies who are not currently doing business in Africa perceive it as the least attractive investment destination in the world.

Thinking outside the box: an innovative solution for Africa’s infrastructure woes

“The biggest threat to Africa is not invasion by neighbours; it is poverty.”

The balancing act of localisation – finding the point where cost and reach intersect

On entering new territories, companies are confronted with the need for localising their offering.

How Rachel Tladi is making a name for herself in a male-dominated industry

Rachel Tladi tells How we made it in Africa about the challenges of being a businesswoman in the male-dominated construction industry.

Meet the Boss: Chris Kirubi, businessman, Kenya

How we made it in Africa talks to Chris Kirubi, a leading entrepreneur and investor in East Africa.