Archive for the ‘Feature Articles’ category
KFC’s African expansion an opportunity for farmers
The growth of Africa’s fast-food industry is opening up opportunities for farmers.
West Africa: International brands push demand for retail space
There is a strong demand for retail space in both Nigeria and Ghana, driven by a growing middle-class and interest from international brands to enter West Africa.
Could 2012 be Nigeria’s year of real reform?
There are many reasons to be negative about Nigeria’s business environment. However, Charles Robertson, global chief economist at Rencap, argues that 2012 might just be the year we start to see real change.
Siemens enters Africa’s wind energy market
Germany-based Siemens has received its first wind turbine orders in Africa, marking the multinational’s entry into the continent’s wind market.
Pyrethrum: a white flower with significant business potential for Rwanda
A little white flower is bringing bright prospects for Rwanda’s economy, and the lives of thousands of small farmers in the process.
New research: How Africans are using Twitter
Micro-blogging platform Twitter is growing in popularity on the African continent, with users from South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and Morocco leading the pack.
“More than enough” potential for restaurants and fast-food in Africa
South African restaurant franchisor Famous Brands has opened 18 new outlets in the rest of the continent during the last three months of 2011.
Troubles in Nigeria bad for business
The recent events in Nigeria are not only keeping politicians and security chiefs awake at night, but companies are also experiencing pain.
Are investor perceptions about African markets in tune with reality?
Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and, surprisingly, Zimbabwe have been selected as the African markets that will offer the best investment returns over the next three years.
Softline VIP expanding into Africa
Many South African companies are expanding their product offerings and footprint into Africa, the continent offering a wealth of opportunity in previously untapped and developing markets.
