How a former McKinsey consultant started selling fast food in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 October 2015 British national Joe Falter came to Nigeria towards the end of 2012 to launch online food delivery service Hellofood.
Export or die: Is this Africa’s year of trade? Published by Jacqueline Musiitwa on 25 September 2015 The specialised trade in raw materials is decreasing Africa’s competitiveness, making diversification necessary.
Local content development for real: Going beyond ticking the boxes Published by Helder Buvana on 25 September 2015 The development of community enterprises to their full potential is the sustainable solution to many of the challenges faced by countries in Africa.
Energy investment in Africa: Unleash the potential Published by Rob Tims on 23 September 2015 Africa needs to be creating a robust investment environment, avoiding the ‘feast and famine’ scenario that all too often accompanies oil price cycles.
Running a business not for the faint-hearted: The story of Mi-Fone Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 September 2015 Despite the glowing media headlines, behind the scenes all was not well at Mi-Fone.
Young Chinese professionals talk about life in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 September 2015 While Chinese professionals face many cultural difficulties in Africa, they also see the continent as a land of opportunity.
Notes from Botswana: Africa’s poster child of governance and growth Published by Cavan Osborne on 21 September 2015 Despite its stability, operating conditions are tough in the country.
Three mega trends in Africa’s commercial property development Published by John Truter on 21 September 2015 Major trends that will influence Africa’s commercial property development well into the next decade.
VC investor: Forget the middle class, Africa’s opportunity lies in low-income demand Published by Kate Douglas on 17 September 2015 London-based venture capital firm, TLcom Capital, has its eye on African tech companies.
Plugging Africa’s middle-management gap Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 September 2015 ‘We need a million effective, competent and responsible managers on the continent.’
Retail industry barriers limit growth of small manufacturers in South Africa Published by Michael Wood and Sane Mdlalose on 17 September 2015 Competing in the FMCG space is a survival of the fittest and the fittest are often the established giants of the manufacturing world who have oodles of cash flow to back supply and demand needs.
Ashish Thakkar: Africa doesn’t want pity, but business partnerships Published by Ashish J Thakkar on 17 September 2015 ‘We want to do business with you, and we believe you will benefit from these business relationships as much as we will.’
Why South Africa’s economy is likely to grow more slowly than its potential Published by Jakkie Cilliers on 16 September 2015 South Africa’s lack of a clear policy direction, poor leadership, corruption and electricity supply problems will be the major constraints to its economic growth over the next 20 years.
Why local content in Africa’s extractive sector won’t work without home grown human capital Published by Akanimo Odon on 16 September 2015 Africa’s extractive industries are committed to local content but universities aren’t producing the right kind of graduates.