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Lagos could soon be Africa’s 13th biggest economy – equivalent to that of Ghana
Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, could soon have a US$45 billion economy.
Six things business people should know about Ghana
Kader Coulibaly, general manager at DHL Express in Ghana, shares his thoughts on the country’s business landscape and what companies need to do to be successful in this market.
Kenya’s peaceful election should boost business confidence
The fact that Kenya’s recent elections was conducted relatively peacefully should send a positive message to investors, says Alan Cassels, Kenya country manager of DHL.
Growth in pensions means good times ahead for Africa’s private equity industry
Africa’s private equity industry will be a major beneficiary of the growth in pension funds.
Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market
Coupled with strong economic growth over the past decade, Nigeria’s huge population presents many business opportunities for companies.
Is the African middle class really middle class?
Can somebody earning the equivalent of only $2 per day really be considered middle class?
East African hotel trends: More business people, conferences and Chinese tourists
How we made it in Africa talks to Rosemary Mugambi, sales and marketing director of Serena Hotels.
Entrepreneurship becoming a more respectable career choice in Africa
Entrepreneurs are gaining an increasing level of respect in Africa, according to a new report.
Why SABMiller’s cassava beer is a win-win for the company and small-scale farmers
SABMiller recently launched its second cassava beer in Africa.
Sim Shagaya’s ‘epic journey’ to make Konga.com Nigeria’s top online retailer
One person who knows all about the unique challenges of the Nigerian e-commerce market is Sim Shagaya, founder of Konga.com.
Meet the Boss: Ajen Sita, CEO, Ernst & Young Africa
“I have learned that one of the secrets of success is to surround myself with a strong team and people who are smarter than me.”
Meet the Boss: Ravi Pokhriyal, West Africa head, Olam International
“Throughout my career, I have put lot of emphasis on building my teams and getting them involved in decision making.”
Eight things you should know about your company’s young employees
Insight into today’s 20-somethings’ expectations from the workplace.
Strong growth potential in Africa’s lesser-known cities
African private equity experts shared their investment insights at this week’s AVCA conference in Cape Town.
Three forces that will underpin Africa’s growth over the coming years
Colin Coleman, of Goldman Sachs, recently identified three forces he believes will buttress Africa’s economic growth over the coming years.
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Six things business people should know about Ghana
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Kenya’s peaceful election should boost business confidence
at May 9th, 2013 -
Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market
at May 2nd, 2013 -
DHL Express triples its network in sub-Saharan Africa
at February 25th, 2013
