Developing winning products for emerging markets Published by McKinsey on 3 June 2013 Traditional approaches to product development are coming under strain as emerging markets start to dominate the global economy.
Analysis: what are the market opportunities for beauty companies in North Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 31 May 2013 A look at the beauty market opportunities in North Africa’s Egypt, Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.
Proprietary research and on-the-ground presence key to private equity success in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 29 May 2013 “Placing too great an emphasis on official statistics when making decisions about frontier markets like sub-Saharan Africa could mean that planned outcomes are not achieved.”
Six thoughts on the role of women in Africa’s growth and development Published by Kate Douglas on 17 May 2013 “I see women as being central players,” said Elsie Kanza at the launch of WIE Africa last week.
The balancing act of localisation – finding the point where cost and reach intersect Published by Ian Henderson on 13 May 2013 On entering new territories, companies are confronted with the need for localising their offering.
In frontier markets, invest for the long (and longer) term Published by Jonathan Berman on 6 May 2013 Frontier markets experience fast growth, but they’re no fast buck.
Make people and branding your recipe for success Published by Pam Moore on 2 May 2013 The human resource management field is changing fast, becoming a major strategic player for organisations and leading the way in which companies are perceived.
Don’t follow the herd when investing – lessons from Botswana Published by Mark Mobius on 29 April 2013 Many of us are conditioned to believe that the collective wisdom of the masses is superior to our own individual ideas.
War for local talent in sub-Saharan Africa has only just begun Published by David Storey on 24 April 2013 Ernst & Young’s David Storey looks at some of the human capital considerations companies need to be aware of when expanding into the continent.
Surviving economic anarchy – five strategic steps to growth Published by Staff Writer on 19 April 2013 Five steps towards thinking strategically to enable growth in tough times.
Eight things you should know about your company’s young employees Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 April 2013 Insight into today’s 20-somethings’ expectations from the workplace.
Success factors for African expansion Published by Bruce Layzell on 10 April 2013 To imagine you can offer anything less than world-class products and service in Africa is naive and short-sighted.
Demystifying doing business in Francophone Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 April 2013 For many business people in the continent’s English-speaking countries, Francophone Africa remains a complex region.
Moving on? What you should know about selling your business Published by Investec on 1 April 2013 Owners of businesses often reach a natural decision to leave at some point in their career.