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Robert Scharar, Commonwealth Funds manager and FCA Corp president.

Many American companies fail to appreciate Africa’s opportunities, says US-based investor

“I think we are missing an unbelievable opportunity,” says Robert Scharar.

Published by Kate Douglas on May 9th, 2013 at 11:05 am

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.

Published by Jaco Maritz on May 9th, 2013 at 09:05 am

The big potential in African smallholders

A strong relationship with smallholder farmers is central to Seed Co’s approach.

Published by Pat Devenish on May 9th, 2013 at 09:05 am

Dave Uduana, chairman of the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria, says that the industry only has about 1% of its portfolio allocated to private equity.

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.

Published by Jaco Maritz on May 8th, 2013 at 11:05 am

Can investors access Africa’s growth simply by investing in its stock markets?

A new report looks at the various investment opportunities for those seeking returns from Africa’s growth story.

Published by Kate Douglas on May 3rd, 2013 at 08:05 pm

Talking business with security company boss Tony Sugden

In 2006 Tony Sugden, a retired Major in the British Army, co-founded Warrior Security.

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on May 3rd, 2013 at 02:05 pm

Many opportunities for Tanzanian entrepreneurs, but doing business is still no walk in the park

A number of opportunities and challenges exist for entrepreneurs and businesses in Tanzania.

Published by Kate Douglas on May 3rd, 2013 at 10:05 am

Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market

Coupled with strong economic growth over the past decade, Nigeria’s huge population presents many business opportunities for companies.

Published by Jaco Maritz on May 2nd, 2013 at 08:05 am

Patricia Ithau is the managing director of L'Oréal East Africa

Why Africa is an important market for beauty company L’Oréal

Dinfin Mulupi caught up with L’Oréal East Africa managing director Patricia Ithau.

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on April 30th, 2013 at 03:04 pm

Africa’s top three airports rank higher than any airports in the USA

Latest survey results show that South African airports rank considerably above airports on the continent and, in some cases, the world.

Published by Kate Douglas on April 30th, 2013 at 11:04 am

Although the African middle class is growing, spending power on the continent remains relatively low.

Is the African middle class really middle class?

Can somebody earning the equivalent of only $2 per day really be considered middle class?

Published by Jaco Maritz on April 29th, 2013 at 11:04 am

Investment firm 88mph reveals what it looks for in African tech start-ups

How we made it in Africa talks to 88mph’s Sylvia Brune and Kresten Buch about investing in African tech start-ups.

Published by Kate Douglas on April 29th, 2013 at 11:04 am

Waste management company transforming trash into compost

How we made it in Africa talks to TakaTaka Solutions founder Daniel Paffenholz.

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on April 29th, 2013 at 07:04 am

How VC4Africa is connecting African entrepreneurs with investors

Dinfin Mulupi talks to Venture Capital for Africa founder Ben White.

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on April 26th, 2013 at 10:04 am

Malik Fal is the managing director of Omidyar Network Africa.

Ethiopia’s improved business environment is benefitting entrepreneurs

Ethiopia outperforms other countries in sub-Saharan Africa in terms of the ease of starting a business.

Published by Kate Douglas on April 25th, 2013 at 04:04 pm

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