Bravery and a diet of humble pie: Mi-Fone CEO’s 10 tips for African entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 30 October 2014 Alpesh Patel shares some of the lessons he has learnt over the years in entrepreneurship.
New DHL survey reveals emerging markets offer highest growth for e-commerce Published by Staff Writer on 30 October 2014 Africa offers enormous growth potential for e-retailers given that online shopping is in its infancy in the region.
ATMs still have a future in Africa, says Diebold Published by Kate Douglas on 29 October 2014 While mobile payments is leapfrogging traditional financial services infrastructure in Africa, Diebold says there’s still strong growth potential for ATMs.
Marketing on a budget in Africa: Mi-Fone’s founder shares his strategies Published by Kate Douglas on 27 October 2014 Alpesh Patel, founder of Africa’s Mi-Fone, shares some of the strategies the brand has employed to place it in the game.
Blackstone’s Steve Schwarzman on Dangote and investing in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 October 2014 Blackstone CEO discusses the firm’s recent investment in Africa.
Why African companies should view China as a market, not as competition Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 October 2014 “China is no longer the factory of the world. China is becoming the market of the world.”
New survey reveals growing war for talent in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 17 October 2014 Competition for talent is increasing in Africa.
Sisal production akin to ‘printing money’ suggests METL Group boss Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 October 2014 “Today the prices of sisal in the world are US$2,000 a ton, and my cost of production is $700 a ton.”
Five smart steps to grow your business in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 16 October 2014 Africa offers potentially lucrative returns for both local and international companies with a knack for spotting opportunities and the ability to think outside the box.
Seeing the future through the eyes of young Africans Published by Gerald Mahinda on 8 October 2014 I am more convinced than ever that the single biggest constraint to the growth of multinationals in Africa is perspective.
Africa will rise, but the rise will be neither linear nor guaranteed Published by Colin Coleman on 7 October 2014 “There are some dangers in overstating the ‘Africa rising’ view,” says Goldman Sachs head.
Phatisa sees increasing investor interest in Africa’s food supply chain Published by Press Office on 7 October 2014 How we made it in Africa asks private equity fund manager Phatisa about its investments in Africa’s agricultural sector.
Phatisa’s African Agriculture Fund invests in the Meridian Group Published by Press Office on 1 October 2014 Meridian’s main focus is the manufacture and distribution of specialised fertiliser blends.
Gulf investors increasingly looking to African infrastructure Published by Staff Writer on 29 September 2014 New report shows Gulf companies are increasing their exposure to African infrastructure, primarily telecommunications, ports and power.