Why local content in Africa’s extractive sector won’t work without home grown human capital Published by Akanimo Odon on 16 September 2015 Africa’s extractive industries are committed to local content but universities aren’t producing the right kind of graduates.
Bozza giving African artists a platform to monetise their craft Published by Justin Probyn on 15 September 2015 ‘We are really around unlocking the creative industries from the top of Africa right down to Cape Town.’
The impact of low oil prices in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Gerard Kambou on 7 September 2015 Several of the region’s oil-exporters have revised their 2015 budgets by adjusting the oil price assumption and cutting spending, especially capital expenditures.
Swiss company betting on Africa for next wave of growth Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 September 2015 A look at Swiss media company Ringier’s strategy in Africa.
Industrial blades supplier profiting from Africa’s food processing growth Published by Kate Douglas on 4 September 2015 Why a Cape Town manufacturer of specialised cutting tools has turned its attention towards Africa’s food processing industry.
Meet the Boss: Bright Simons, founder, mPedigree Network Published by Kate Douglas on 3 September 2015 ‘People must see your mission as the canvas against which they can draw their own successful mission and find fulfilment in it.’
How to sell insurance to low-income earners in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 September 2015 ‘Insurance models from the west simply have not worked in Africa.’
Trevor Manuel on role of private sector and what we can learn from Ethiopia Published by Sanlam Investments on 2 September 2015 Trevor Manuel shared his views on the most important investment challenges that South Africa and Africa currently face.
Africa’s gaming industry: Expert shares her thoughts Published by Justin Probyn on 1 September 2015 We ask Pippa Tshabalala to comment on the continent’s gaming potential.
African oil & gas organisations plan for a response to low oil prices Published by Chris Bredenhann on 28 August 2015 Overall, activity in the oil & gas industry across the African continent has slowed in the wake of the declining oil price in late 2014.
DHL invests about 47 million euro in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 27 August 2015 Frank Appel, Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Post DHL Group, visited South Africa and Nigeria this week. The visit demonstrated the overall importance of emerging markets in the Group’s Strategy 2020: Focus.Connect.Grow., and in specific the encouraging development of sub-Saharan Africa.
How mPedigree built a business by combating counterfeit products Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2015 We talk to Bright Simons about mPedigree’s business model, how his service works and where he sees future profits coming from.
Continental reach: The rise of the pan-African bank Published by Alexandra Born and Paul Mathieu on 26 August 2015 Africa-based banks, once largely domestic, are expanding across the continent and now dominate the banking sector in many countries.
Four signs that your small business has finally arrived Published by Steven Cohen on 25 August 2015 Here are a few ways that you’ll know that your company has grown from a shaky fledgling into a successful and sustainable business.