Pizza Hut not fazed by sluggish South African economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 September 2014 Pizza Hut aims to ‘fish where the fish are’ in South Africa.
From Egypt to Zimbabwe: Seeing profits where others see instability Published by Kate Douglas on 17 September 2014 “Investors should focus on positioning themselves on the right side of policy, as opposed to politics.”
Why it’s prime time to invest in Egypt now Published by Mohamed Zin El Abidine on 16 September 2014 Business research company Infomineo explains why it decided to set up its second African office in Egypt.
Facebook in Africa: A mobile story Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 September 2014 Facebook has announced that it has reached 100m monthly active users in Africa.
How a Ghanaian messaging app got acquired by a US-based tech firm Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 September 2014 Last month leading mobile company Kirusa bought out Ghana’s Saya.
What role will commodities play in Africa’s growth over the coming decade? Published by Staff Writer on 8 September 2014 Africa’s resource wealth has long been viewed as a key to unlocking potential economic gains.
Pizza Hut looking for slice of South African restaurant market Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 September 2014 The Pizza Hut restaurant brand has returned to South Africa, with the first outlet expected to open in Johannesburg next week.
Consultant highlights five myths about doing business in Africa Published by Martin Tronquit on 2 September 2014 Martin Tronquit, managing partner of research firm Infomineo, looks at five misconceptions about Africa.
Pakistani businessman moves from Dubai to set up restaurant in Nairobi Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 August 2014 “Succeeding in Kenya depends on how much patience and risk appetite you have.”
Unpacking Power Africa: A good opportunity for the private sector? Published by Kate Douglas on 18 August 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to OPIC about the nitty-gritty of the Power Africa initiative.
Which African cities will offer the best opportunities in the coming years? Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 August 2014 PwC says investors should look beyond Lagos, Kinshasa and Johannesburg.
China, US both rivals and partners for slices of African pie Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 August 2014 The US-Africa Leaders Summit revived debate on America’s efforts to catch up with China’s growing influence in Africa.
21-year-old Zimbabwean questions Obama on US ‘targeted’ sanctions Published by Kate Douglas on 11 August 2014 Entrepreneur asks Obama some critical questions about the US’s relationship with Africa.
10 key quotes from the US-Africa Leaders Summit Published by Kate Douglas on 8 August 2014 How we made it in Africa looks at some of the key quotes and points that came out of the summit.