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Why a one-size-fits-all approach won’t work in Africa
Large income disparities and diverse attitudes exist among African consumers, leading to very different spending and media consumption habits.
Is Africa’s negative image justified? Eleven viewpoints
Is the way that Africa is being portrayed in the international media a true reflection of what is happening on the ground?
Understanding Africa’s seven types of consumers
Research firm Nielsen recently identified seven types of African consumers that companies need to be aware of as they target their products to the continent.
Executives give insight into Africa’s investment environment
Executives from KPMG, Helios Investment Partners and the Tata Group share some insights into a variety of topics related to Africa’s investment environment.
Exporters targeting Nigeria’s growing taste for wine
Nigeria is becoming an increasingly important market for wine exporters.
Record gold prices, but are Africans losing out?
The African Development Bank says that ordinary Africans are not benefiting enough from the gold boom.
Seven tips on how to enter the African market
During a recent webcast Hendrik Malan, operations director for Africa at Frost & Sullivan, shared some practical tips on how to invest in the continent.
Survey reveals Africa’s top locations for new hotels
Nigeria-based W Hospitality Group recently carried out a survey of the international hotel brands’ development activities in Africa.
Investors in Africa need a sense of adventure, says Frost & Sullivan
There is currently significant optimism about Africa’s improving business environment. However, investors shouldn’t get carried away with the hype about the continent.
Student accommodation in Nigeria – an opportunity for investors
Opportunities are opening-up for the private sector in the development and maintenance of student accommodation in Nigeria.
The end of the ‘fertiliser mafia’ and a new dawn for Nigerian agriculture
“The agriculture ministry … has tended to be controlled by what we refer to as the fertiliser mafia.”
Cassava could save Africa from the effects of climate change
While it is impossible to accurately predict the impact of climate change, one crop could potentially guarantee Africa’s food security, regardless of the weather.
Ranked: Africa’s most competitive cities
Despite Africa’s strong economic growth over the past decade, the continent’s cities still lag behind the rest of the world in terms of competitiveness.
Financial boost for Nigerian mobile money startup Paga
Nigerian mobile money platform Paga has received a US$2 million grant from Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA), a financial sector development organisation.
Three African countries included in new frontier markets fund
“We have carefully selected the main frontier markets where we see exponential growth in all areas of economic, political and social activity.”
