How can Africa tap into local innovation to launch globally recognised brands?

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

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

A trusted and capable local business partner is a sought-after commodity in Africa.

“I think we are missing an unbelievable opportunity,” says Robert Scharar.

Coupled with strong economic growth over the past decade, Nigeria’s huge population presents many business opportunities for companies.

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

One Degree Solar’s BrightBox system powers lights, smartphones, tablets, and radios.

“We want to become the biggest chain of maternity hospitals in East Africa,” says Nick Pearson, Jacaranda Health founder and managing director.

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

Frontier markets experience fast growth, but they’re no fast buck.

The human resource management field is changing fast, becoming a major strategic player for organisations and leading the way in which companies are perceived.

“We need to look at ways to unlock the youth demographic dividend.”

“I am also a myth buster; when you say it can’t be done, I believe it can be done.”

“Cashflow is king and I will admit there have been times when I have seriously wondered how to fund the growth.”