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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.
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.
Focus on smaller infrastructure projects, says General Electric Africa boss
African countries should focus on building smaller infrastructure projects that require less financing.
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.
Busting the myths about doing business in Africa
Africa needs to deal with the misconceptions around the continent’s size, risks and opportunities by branding and marketing itself better.
Tony Elumelu outlines the case for Africapitalism
“Private sector development has a much greater potential to improve self-sufficiency and prosperity than charity.”
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.”
How Rachel Tladi is making a name for herself in a male-dominated industry
Rachel Tladi tells How we made it in Africa about the challenges of being a businesswoman in the male-dominated construction industry.
Want to charge a phone in rural Africa? This company has the solution.
One Degree Solar’s BrightBox system powers lights, smartphones, tablets, and radios.
Know your business partner in Africa – three simple checks
A trusted and capable local business partner is a sought-after commodity in Africa.
Many American companies fail to appreciate Africa’s opportunities, says US-based investor
“I think we are missing an unbelievable opportunity,” says Robert Scharar.
Kenya’s peaceful election should boost business confidence
The fact that Kenya’s recent elections was conducted relatively peacefully should send a positive message to investors, says Alan Cassels, Kenya country manager of DHL.
The big potential in African smallholders
A strong relationship with smallholder farmers is central to Seed Co’s approach.
Growth in pensions means good times ahead for Africa’s private equity industry
Africa’s private equity industry will be a major beneficiary of the growth in pension funds.
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Six things business people should know about Ghana
at May 16th, 2013 -
Kenya’s peaceful election should boost business confidence
at May 9th, 2013 -
Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market
at May 2nd, 2013 -
DHL Express triples its network in sub-Saharan Africa
at February 25th, 2013
