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In frontier markets, invest for the long (and longer) term
Frontier markets experience fast growth, but they’re no fast buck.
Meet the Boss: Patricia Ithau, managing director, L’Oréal East Africa
“Success doesn’t come overnight. A lot of people want riches overnight.”
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.
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.
Waste management company transforming trash into compost
How we made it in Africa talks to TakaTaka Solutions founder Daniel Paffenholz.
Africa offers increasing opportunities for engineers
For Africa’s engineers, the opportunities for employment and work experience on the continent have never been so great.
East African hotel trends: More business people, conferences and Chinese tourists
How we made it in Africa talks to Rosemary Mugambi, sales and marketing director of Serena Hotels.
Interview: Running a snack food business in East Africa
“The Kenyan consumer is extremely sophisticated and that means manufacturers have to keep up.”
Maximising the female force behind African agri supply chains
Women in low-paid, manual jobs form the ‘invisible’ backbone of major industries and big business.
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.
Meet the Boss: Femi Oyetunji, MD, Continental Re
“I find that the youth are in too much of a hurry. Successful businesses are built one step at a time.”
Why SABMiller’s cassava beer is a win-win for the company and small-scale farmers
SABMiller recently launched its second cassava beer in Africa.
What the UAE needs from Africa in order to invest in agriculture
One of the economies that is eyeing Africa’s agricultural potential is the United Arab Emirates.
Sim Shagaya’s ‘epic journey’ to make Konga.com Nigeria’s top online retailer
One person who knows all about the unique challenges of the Nigerian e-commerce market is Sim Shagaya, founder of Konga.com.
‘A business needs to grow step by step,’ says Kenyan tech entrepreneur
“A lot of entrepreneurs are losing focus and directing their energies towards getting funding from venture capitalists.”
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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
at May 2nd, 2013 -
DHL Express triples its network in sub-Saharan Africa
at February 25th, 2013
