Beyond Lagos: looking at Nigeria’s retail potential Published by Kate Douglas on 30 August 2013 Shopping centre developer Resilient Africa is targeting many of Nigeria’s secondary cities.
Defining Africa’s middle class: a Ghanaian perspective Published by Kate Douglas on 28 August 2013 A recent debate saw a number of Ghanaians discuss the definition of the middle class in the country.
Stay focused, have vision and build a good team, says business MD Published by Kate Douglas on 27 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to SureSwipe managing director, Paul Kent.
UK-based Soma Oil & Gas talks about its plans in Somalia Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2013 Soma Oil & Gas is the first company to sign an oil deal with the new Somali government.
South African firms need to tap into opportunities in rest of continent, says Martyn Davies Published by Kate Douglas on 21 August 2013 “We are arguably losing ground to many other competitors in the region.”
Entrepreneur says training is key to keeping staff motivated Published by Kate Douglas on 20 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Lewis Thomas, founder of Partners Hair Design in South Africa.
Businesswoman explains how to build a top retail company from scratch Published by Kate Douglas on 19 August 2013 From its humble beginnings, Hirsch’s has become a successful retailer in South Africa.
Western Union grows mobile banking business across Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 16 August 2013 With more mobile phone users than bank account holders on the continent, Western Union is focusing its business on mobile banking technology.
Know your product’s potential and go with it, advises award-winning entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 15 August 2013 South African company Cubicle Solutions is seeing the results of four years of hard work and a focused business plan.
Meet the Boss: Richard Malcolm, south and east African regional VP, Western Union Published by Kate Douglas on 13 August 2013 “Approach anything and everything with an attitude of energy and enthusiasm.”
‘Detailed plans are key to starting a business,’ says franchise owner Published by Kate Douglas on 12 August 2013 Starting a business takes detailed thought and hard work, and “sometimes you just have to walk away from ideas”, says construction entrepreneur Jonathan Pepler.
Farai Gundan discusses her business ventures and opportunities in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 9 August 2013 Entrepreneur and media personality, Farai Gundan, shares her thoughts on Africa’s potential.
Three requirements for business success: luck, tenacity and sailing close to the wind Published by Kate Douglas on 7 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to serial entrepreneur Tim Matthis.
Eight Ghanaian entrepreneurs share their business advice Published by Kate Douglas on 6 August 2013 Over the past year, How we made it in Africa has interviewed a number of entrepreneurs who are operating startups and businesses in Ghana.