Archive for the ‘Manufacturing’ category
An African consumer revolution needs African leaders
“I can accept that many Africans don’t have much money. I can’t accept they are any less sophisticated consumers.”
Don’t let the fear of failure hold you back, says Ghanaian footwear entrepreneur
Dinfin Mulupi talks to the founder of Horseman Shoes, a footwear company in Ghana.
General Motors getting serious about the African market
General Motors sees opportunities in catering for Africa’s growing middle class.
‘Nigeria has gotten a lot better,’ says South African agribusiness entrepreneur
How we made it in Africa talks to Louw Burger, a South African-born businessman running a cassava processing company in Nigeria.
Drug makers add support to Africa’s growth story
Pharmaceutical spending in Africa is expected to reach USD30bn by 2016.
Chinese mobile phone company Tecno explains why it only does business in Africa
“We want to be the mobile king of Africa. The continent receives a lot of imports but the products are not always modelled to fit demand.”
Why General Motors consolidated its African divisions
General Motors has recently consolidated its African divisions into one Africa unit. How we made it in Africa finds out why.
How Davis & Shirtliff turned a family business into a regional player
“Every business has its own sort of environment and the family structure suits us,” says Alec Davis of Davis & Shirtliff Group.
How one company is generating revenue from Nairobi’s solid waste
To manage the Nairobi’s municipal solid waste and conserve the country’s remaining forests, Lorna Rutto and Charles Kalama founded EcoPost.
Bamboo – the timber of the 21st century?
Growing demand for wood products has led to deforestation across the world. One innovative company is, however, looking to reverse this trend while at the same time turning a profit. The answer? Bamboo.
Less wannabe overnight IT billionaires, and more engineers
What will it take to convince a multi-national manufacturing company to significantly increase its investments on the continent?
Meet the Boss: Jay Ireland, president / CEO, General Electric Africa
Jay Ireland, president and CEO of General Electric Africa, speaks about his first job and the person that has had the biggest impact on his career.
How Ford South Africa’s unproductive workers got their groove back
Jeff Nemeth inherited an unproductive workforce. However, through an innovative approach, he managed to boost the workers’ morale and productivity.
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.
China in Africa: From a Chinese perspective
China’s growing presence in Africa has received much criticism over the past years. Lu Shaye, director-general of China’s Department of African Affairs, recently gave a Chinese view on the whole debate.
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Six things business people should know about Ghana
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Kenya’s peaceful election should boost business confidence
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Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market
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DHL Express triples its network in sub-Saharan Africa
at February 25th, 2013
