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Where to invest in Africa
by Celeste FauconnierThe case for investing in Africa has been widely made. The continent is booming and offers a largely untapped market, which is evident when seeing businesses investing widely in sub-Saharan Africa.
Want a stable cash flow? Invest in Africa’s energy sector, says US firm
by Dinfin Mulupi“If you want a stable cash flow over several years then an energy project is worth investing in.”
International retailers becoming more dependent on African produce
by Jaco MaritzThe world’s supermarkets are slowly but surely becoming more dependent on Africa as a source of agricultural produce.
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International retailers becoming more dependent on African produce
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Thinking about the African middle classOver the past decade, consumption in Africa grew more than in India or Brazil; by 2015, 100 million households...by Mike Moon on May 15th, 2012 at 03:05 pm -
Why attractive African cities are key to lure investment“The attractiveness of urban areas is one of the things investors look at before they make a decision on where...by Jaco Maritz on May 14th, 2012 at 02:05 pm -
Big difference between perception and reality of Ethiopian market“Ethiopia struggles with a significant gap between perception and reality.” Gabriel Schulze So said Gabriel...by Jaco Maritz on May 11th, 2012 at 07:05 am
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Meet the Boss: Atul Shah, MD, Nakumatt Holdings (east Africa)
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Richard Branson’s airline to drop Nairobi-London routeBritish billionaire Richard Branson’s airline Virgin Atlantic will withdraw operations between Nairobi and London...by Dinfin Mulupi on May 16th, 2012 at 04:05 pm
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Meet the Boss: Kamal Budhabhatti, CEO, Craft Silicon (Kenya)‘Meet the Boss’ is a How we made it in Africa interview series, where we pose the same 10 questions to business...by Dinfin Mulupi on May 15th, 2012 at 03:05 pm -
Kenya’s Safaricom projects bigger M-Pesa role in revenueMobile money transfer service M-Pesa has emerged as one of Kenyan operator Safaricom’s key income generating...by Dinfin Mulupi on May 11th, 2012 at 05:05 am
Agriculture»
International retailers becoming more dependent on African produce
May 15th, 2012 at 03:05 pm-
John Deere – from the prairies of America to South SudanAlthough he accomplished much during his lifetime, John Deere most likely never dreamt of the levels of success...by Jaco Maritz on April 30th, 2012 at 10:04 am -
Why India’s Tata Group is eyeing east African agricultureIndia’s Tata Group is interested to invest in east African farming in order to export agricultural products back...by Claude Harding on April 20th, 2012 at 11:04 am -
Zimbabwean farmers fighting to meet demandZimbabwe was once southern Africa’s breadbasket. But today it is a basket case, where people depend on handouts...by Sebastian Mhofu on April 19th, 2012 at 05:04 am
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Why attractive African cities are key to lure investment
May 14th, 2012 at 02:05 pm-
Africa’s real estate and construction opportunities cannot be ignoredWal-Mart Stores Inc (through South Africa’s Massmart) has indicated that it will be strengthening its existing...by Imara Africa Securities team on May 11th, 2012 at 12:05 pm -
Africa more integrated with rest of world than with itselfAfrican countries are losing billions of dollars in potential trade earnings yearly due to high trade barriers...by Imara Africa Securities team on May 4th, 2012 at 10:05 am -
Ranked: Africa’s most competitive citiesDespite Africa’s strong economic growth over the past decade, the continent’s cities still lag behind the rest...by Femi Adewunmi on March 22nd, 2012 at 10:03 am
Business Insight»
Where to invest in Africa
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Why a one-size-fits-all approach won’t work in AfricaA recent report by research company Nielsen highlights the large income disparities and diverse attitudes that...by Femi Adewunmi on May 9th, 2012 at 07:05 pm -
Understanding Africa’s seven types of consumersResearch firm Nielsen recently identified seven types of African consumers that companies need to be aware of as...by Femi Adewunmi on April 30th, 2012 at 01:04 pm -
Five social media marketing mistakes your business should avoidThe number of social media users is growing rapidly across Africa, providing immense opportunities for businesses...by Dinfin Mulupi on April 18th, 2012 at 09:04 am
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Business concept: Produce fresh and uniquely branded potato chips
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“Old Fashioned” Fish and Chips – Bucking the trendBy offering customers real value for money “Old Fashioned” Fish and Chips has become one of the unique businesses...by Promotional Feature on April 10th, 2012 at 08:04 am -
Manufacture quality beverages for the growing African marketSoda King, a South Africa-based manufacturer of soft drinks and purified water, is offering business people and...by Promotional Feature on April 10th, 2012 at 08:04 am -
Be your own boss by renting out entertainment equipmentBlackball Rentertainment, a Cape Town-based manufacturer and supplier of quality entertainment equipment, is offering...by Promotional Feature on April 10th, 2012 at 08:04 am
Recent Articles
Meet the Boss: Atul Shah, MD, Nakumatt Holdings (east Africa)
Atul Shah, managing director of east Africa’s Nakumatt supermarket chain, answers our questions.
Where to invest in Africa
The case for investing in Africa has been widely made. The continent is booming and offers a largely untapped market, which is evident when seeing businesses investing widely in sub-Saharan Africa.
Richard Branson’s airline to drop Nairobi-London route
British billionaire Richard Branson’s airline Virgin Atlantic will withdraw operations between Nairobi and London in September this year.
Seven business opportunities for May
Below are seven business opportunities entrepreneurs in Africa can pursue in the month of May.
Want a stable cash flow? Invest in Africa’s energy sector, says US firm
“If you want a stable cash flow over several years then an energy project is worth investing in.”
International retailers becoming more dependent on African produce
The world’s supermarkets are slowly but surely becoming more dependent on Africa as a source of agricultural produce.
Thinking about the African middle class
During a session at the recent World Economic Forum on Africa, held in Addis Ababa, experts discussed how the continent’s emerging middle class will transform economies and societies.
Meet the Boss: Kamal Budhabhatti, CEO, Craft Silicon (Kenya)
Kamal Budhabhatti, CEO of top Kenyan IT firm Craft Silicon, says Africans should ditch the ‘get rich quick’ mentality.
Entrepreneur Ladi Delano speaks about opportunities in Nigerian market
Indonesian conglomerate Bakrie Group last year partnered with British-Nigerian entrepreneur Ladi Delano to invest US$1 billion in Nigeria over the next five years.
Can mobile banking boost financial inclusion in Nigeria?
“Mobile money solutions will play a major role in integrating Nigeria’s huge informal economy, which is driven by small-scale farmers, traders, craftsmen and other types of small and medium size businesses, into the formal economy.”
Why attractive African cities are key to lure investment
“The attractiveness of urban areas is one of the things investors look at before they make a decision on where to invest.”
Meet the Boss: Jay Ireland, president / CEO, General Electric Africa
Jay Ireland, president and CEO of General Electric Africa, speaks about his first job and the person that has had the biggest impact on his career.
Africa’s real estate and construction opportunities cannot be ignored
Strategy to grow to the “rest of Africa” is not only being implemented by fast-moving consumer goods companies.
Big difference between perception and reality of Ethiopian market
“Ethiopia struggles with a significant gap between perception and reality,” says Gabriel Schulze, CEO of private equity firm Schulze Global Investments.
Kenya’s Safaricom projects bigger M-Pesa role in revenue
Mobile money transfer service M-Pesa has emerged as one of Kenyan operator Safaricom’s key income generating businesses as per the 2011 financial results the company announced on Thursday.
