GDP forecasts for four rapid-growth markets in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 25 October 2013 EY report forecasts growth rates for Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa.
Top Nigerian entrepreneur shares three ways for companies to retain employees Published by Kate Douglas on 24 October 2013 Training and retaining high quality staff is an important task for African firms.
Africa’s Luanda and Juba in the top five most expensive oil towns for expats Published by Kate Douglas on 23 October 2013 International surveys show the high cost of living in oil producing African cities.
North Africa ideal for investment and expansion, says consultant Published by Kate Douglas on 22 October 2013 North African countries offer business opportunities in a range of industries.
Meet the Boss: José Carlos Pinheiro, CEO, Pylos Mozambique Published by Kate Douglas on 21 October 2013 Property firm boss looks beyond the bad to see opportunity in Mozambique.
Entrepreneur talks about the business behind bat droppings in Madagascar Published by Kate Douglas on 18 October 2013 Guano is an organic alternative to chemical fertilisers, and has found success among farmers in Madagascar.
The model behind combining e-commerce with print media products Published by Kate Douglas on 16 October 2013 Online shopping adds value to advertising spend on Media24’s print publications.
Meet the Boss: Mwijage Bishota, executive director, Fusion Capital Tanzania Published by Kate Douglas on 15 October 2013 Fusion Capital Tanzania boss advises Africans to dream big.
Tips for African companies looking to do business in Dubai Published by Kate Douglas on 14 October 2013 African businesses could benefit from establishing branches in Dubai.
Seven strategies to success in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 11 October 2013 Africa is a collection of diverse countries and business models need to suit the local environment.
Localising its business is an important expansion strategy for Standard Bank Published by Kate Douglas on 10 October 2013 CE speaks about Standard Bank’s new business in Angola.
Tanzania’s legislation changes drive its real estate market, says PE property head Published by Kate Douglas on 9 October 2013 Changing laws, rapid urbanisation and a gap in the market add strength to Tanzania’s property development industry.
Meet the Boss: Zweli Manyathi, CE of personal and business banking Africa, Standard Bank Published by Kate Douglas on 8 October 2013 From his start as a messenger to CE at Standard Bank, Zweli Manyathi knows about determination and hard work.
Look to local consumers for investment opportunities, says Mozambican developer Published by Kate Douglas on 7 October 2013 José Carlos Pinheiro warns of the danger of basing investment solely on development in the mining and oil sectors.