Articles - How We Made It In Africa – Insight into business in Africa

Rebecca Enonchong was selected as one of the 2013 WIE Africa power women in the business and technology category.

Taking on Africa, a Cameroonian businesswoman’s journey

“Even though we anticipated challenges we had underestimated the level of challenges that we would encounter.”

Published by Kate Douglas on May 22nd, 2013 at 12:05 pm

Angola's capital Luanda one of the world's most expensive cities.

‘Angola is a sea of opportunities but an ocean of difficulties’

“Even though I knew Angola’s capital is famously the most expensive city in the world, prices are even beyond one’s wildest imagination.”

Published by Anna Rosenberg on May 22nd, 2013 at 12:05 pm

What is a social entrepreneur?

Bright Simons, founder of mPedigree, looks at the difference between social entrepreneurs and commercial entrepreneurs.

Published by Bright Simons on May 22nd, 2013 at 12:05 pm

Meet the Boss: Gerald Mahinda, MD, Brandhouse

“We need to start demystifying the myths about Africa.”

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on May 21st, 2013 at 03:05 pm

Sub-Saharan African stock exchanges are attracting increasing interest from investors.

American investor reveals where he sees potential in Africa

“I think the African markets in many cases [offer] great value,” said Robert Scharar, fund manager for the US-based Africa Fund.

Published by Kate Douglas on May 21st, 2013 at 11:05 am

Four observations about sub-Saharan Africa’s competitive landscape

While there is much talk about competition coming from other emerging market companies, the issue in sub-Saharan Africa seems far more nuanced than that.

Published by Anna Rosenberg on May 21st, 2013 at 11:05 am

‘China colonising Africa is a myth,’ says Calestous Juma

From cheap electronics to multi-million dollar infrastructure projects, China’s presence in Africa has become hard to miss.

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on May 21st, 2013 at 09:05 am

Mariéme Jamme shares her thoughts on Africa’s development

“We need to have a long term vision and strategy to change things in Africa.”

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on May 20th, 2013 at 04:05 pm

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.

Published by Jaco Maritz on May 17th, 2013 at 03:05 pm

Adewale Tinubu, group chief executive of Oanda, says that African companies should first focus providing world-class products and services in their own countries, before going global.

Made in Africa: building strong brands on the continent

How can Africa tap into local innovation to launch globally recognised brands?

Published by Osiame Molefe on May 17th, 2013 at 02:05 pm

Six thoughts on the role of women in Africa’s growth and development

“I see women as being central players,” said Elsie Kanza at the launch of WIE Africa last week.

Published by Kate Douglas on May 17th, 2013 at 01:05 pm

Building a venture from scratch not for the faint-hearted, says gourmet tea entrepreneur

How we made it in Africa talks to Swaady Martin-Leke, founder of tea company YSWARA.

Published by Kate Douglas on May 16th, 2013 at 11:05 am

Focus on smaller infrastructure projects, says General Electric Africa boss

African countries should focus on building smaller infrastructure projects that require less financing.

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on May 16th, 2013 at 11:05 am

Ghana's offshore oil industry contributed significantly to the country's economic growth over the past two years.

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.

Published by Jaco Maritz on May 16th, 2013 at 09:05 am