Archive for the ‘Business Focus’ category
More high net worth individuals in Africa driving deVere’s growth
“Africa represents truly the last sizeable investment opportunity for international investors.”
Eleni Gabre-Madhin’s next big idea: to build commodity exchanges across Africa
Eleni Gabre-Madhin, founder of the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange, is now aiming for bigger things.
Economic growth in Africa provides opportunity for SMEs
African entrepreneurs operate in a more challenging environment and therefore need to be more creative and resilient in order to make their businesses succeed.
‘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.”
What is a social entrepreneur?
Bright Simons, founder of mPedigree, looks at the difference between social entrepreneurs and commercial entrepreneurs.
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.
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.
Made in Africa: building strong brands on the continent
How can Africa tap into local innovation to launch globally recognised brands?
Focus on smaller infrastructure projects, says General Electric Africa boss
African countries should focus on building smaller infrastructure projects that require less financing.
An African consumer revolution needs African leaders
“I can accept that many Africans don’t have much money. I can’t accept they are any less sophisticated consumers.”
Tony Elumelu outlines the case for Africapitalism
“Private sector development has a much greater potential to improve self-sufficiency and prosperity than charity.”
Energy in Africa: a brighter future
During a session at the recent World Economic Forum on Africa, held in Cape Town, experts discussed the latest developments in addressing the continent’s energy infrastructure constraints.
Not everyone sees Africa as an attractive investment destination
Companies who are not currently doing business in Africa perceive it as the least attractive investment destination in the world.
Thinking outside the box: an innovative solution for Africa’s infrastructure woes
“The biggest threat to Africa is not invasion by neighbours; it is poverty.”
‘The cost of entry into Africa will be higher in the future’
Gerald Mahinda, managing director of Brandhouse, shares his thoughts on how to be successful in Africa’s consumer markets.
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Looking to enter Francophone Africa? Why Senegal might be a good option
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Six things business people should know about Ghana
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Kenya’s peaceful election should boost business confidence
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Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market
at May 2nd, 2013
