How Dutch-based Vlisco became one of Africa’s most popular fashion companies Published by Staff Writer on 26 September 2014 Vlisco has products for every price point.
How to market your business in the world’s last growth frontier – Africa Published by Staff Writer on 25 September 2014 Successfully marketing a brand across such a diverse continent as Africa is no easy task.
West Africans shine at 2014 Anzisha Prize Gala Awards Published by Staff Writer on 25 September 2014 Cameroonian Alain Nteff named the grand prize winner of the Anzisha Prize, Africa’s premier youth entrepreneurship award.
The science and art of valuing a small business Published by Staff Writer on 12 September 2014 Accurately evaluating how much a business is worth is the most challenging part of the buying and selling process.
Agriculture is Angola’s next business hotspot, says local DHL boss Published by Staff Writer on 11 September 2014 Egidio Monteiro, country manager for DHL Express, talks about opportunities in the Angolan economy.
Ashish Thakkar on doing business in Africa… and becoming an astronaut Published by Staff Writer on 10 September 2014 Ashish Thakkar is an entrepreneur with a vision of placing Africa at the centre of the world stage.
What role will commodities play in Africa’s growth over the coming decade? Published by Staff Writer on 8 September 2014 Africa’s resource wealth has long been viewed as a key to unlocking potential economic gains.
DHL Express strengthens Africa’s links with major developed economies Published by Staff Writer on 28 August 2014 Despite a challenging global economic environment, import and export trade volumes for DHL Express Sub Saharan Africa remain strong and are forecast to grow.
DHL takes innovative approach to grow retail footprint by 1000% Published by Staff Writer on 22 August 2014 DHL Express has grown its retail footprint in sub-Saharan Africa by an astonishing 1,000% in less than three years.
African businesses continue to reap benefits of US-Africa trade agreement, says DHL Published by Staff Writer on 14 August 2014 “Africa is the ‘last frontier’, the more we collectively focus on connecting it with the world, the more sustainable its economies will be and the more jobs we will create.”
51 countries, 60 direct reports, 4,000 employees: Meet the MD leading it all Published by Staff Writer on 8 August 2014 51 countries, 60 direct reports, 60,000 customers, 4,000 employees, 14 aircraft, 2 young children and 2 dogs! Charles Brewer is the MD who loves leading all of that.
Young, bright and ambitious: Two agri-preneurs sowing seeds in Rwanda Published by Staff Writer on 6 August 2014 Two young Rwandans using social agri-preneurship to improve the lives of people in their country.
‘While the US may be late to the party, it has a lot to offer Africa’ Published by Staff Writer on 5 August 2014 “US companies can do very well in Africa provided they put in the effort to understand the continent’s markets in detail.”
African oil and energy sector fuelling global investor growth, says DHL Published by Staff Writer on 31 July 2014 While oil and gas activity in West Africa is nothing new, it is the activity in East Africa which is creating a stir amongst exploration companies and of course, their suppliers.