Looking to do business in Burkina Faso? Seven things you need to know Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 October 2013 Burkina Faso is seeing growth in its agriculture, mining and telecommunications industries.
Ghanaian private healthcare company outlines three reasons for its success Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 October 2013 Accra’s Diagnostic Centre offers afforable, high quality examinations to its patients.
Three things consumer goods companies should know about Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 October 2013 Michael Wood offers advice to consumer goods companies looking to do business on the continent.
Learning about Ghana’s business environment with DHL Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 October 2013 “We are going to have an interesting day,” says George Okai as we drive out of the parking area of the DHL Express head office in Ghana’s capital Accra.
Consumer tastes are not the same across the African continent Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 October 2013 Dairy products have various levels of market success in African countries, depending on consumers’ preferences.
Why companies new to Africa should first focus on smaller countries Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 September 2013 Michael Wood gives advice to companies looking to enter African markets.
Tenacity required to survive in real estate industry, says Ghanaian developer Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 September 2013 Entrepreneur speaks about the challenges of growing his property company in Ghana.
Congo looking forward to an economic boom in the coming years Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 September 2013 Oil production and mining are expected to drive Congo’s growth.
Three things private equity firms look for in an entrepreneur Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 September 2013 Jacana Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on investing in African SMEs.
Consumer growth is a reality in Liberia, says local Coca-Cola bottler Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 September 2013 The Coca-Cola Company has a plan to empower women through its 5by20 programme.
South African retailers remain critical for the growth of Africa’s shopping malls Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 September 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Carlo Matta, CEO of Ghana-based Laurus Development Partners.
Examining the potential in Ghana’s oil ‘boom town’ Takoradi Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 September 2013 Crude oil production in Ghana has a knock-on effect on property development.
South African company buys stake in Nigeria’s Mr Bigg’s fast food chain Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 September 2013 Famous Brands has announced a deal to acquire a stake in Nigeria’s UAC Restaurants.
Investment bank identifies four African countries that continue to surprise Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 September 2013 Rand Merchant Bank highlights growth in Ghana, Rwanda and Ethiopia.