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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.
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.
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.
CEOs share their thoughts on Africa’s investment hot spots
Which sectors and countries will offer the most profitable opportunities over the coming decade?
Does the ability to do mobile money transfers equal financial inclusion?
Africa’s mobile money industry has seen a flurry of activity since the launch of Kenya’s M-Pesa platform in 2007.
Ethiopia travel diary: Day 3 & 4
How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz’s travel diary about his trip to Ethiopia for the 2012 World Economic Forum on Africa.
Meet the Boss: Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, MD, soleRebels (Ethiopia)
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, managing director of Ethiopian footwear company soleRebels, answers our questions.
Ethiopia travel diary: Day 1 & 2
How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz’s travel diary about his trip to Ethiopia for the 2012 World Economic Forum on Africa.
John Deere – from the prairies of America to South Sudan
Although he accomplished much during his lifetime, John Deere probably never thought that his company’s products would one day be sold in South Sudan.
Olam – from small Nigerian trading outfit to global commodities giant
Olam might not be a household name, but there is a good possibility that some of the products in your cupboard were handled by the company at some stage during the journey from farm to finished product.
Budget flights and $29 hotel rooms – ‘low-cost’ arrives in Africa
Anyone who has travelled in Africa for business will know that it is not a cheap exercise.
Why Mozambique’s gas discovery is a big deal
The recent natural gas discoveries off the coast of Mozambique are important because of the size of the reserves as well as the country’s relative proximity to markets in Asia.
How Standard Bank is tapping into Africa’s SME market
Standard Bank has introduced an innovative risk assessment solution that allows it to lend to Africa’s small and informal businesses.
