Random reflections from a week in Lusaka Published by Kate Douglas on 30 September 2014 How we made it in Africa’s‘s Kate Douglas reflects on some of the business and social characteristics of Lusaka.
Consultant highlights five myths about doing business in Africa Published by Martin Tronquit on 2 September 2014 Martin Tronquit, managing partner of research firm Infomineo, looks at five misconceptions about Africa.
10 key quotes from the US-Africa Leaders Summit Published by Kate Douglas on 8 August 2014 How we made it in Africa looks at some of the key quotes and points that came out of the summit.
Want to crack the Nigerian market? Five tips for consumer goods companies Published by Kate Douglas on 30 July 2014 McKinsey shares some strategies for success in the Nigerian market.
Are South Africans seen as too arrogant when doing business on the continent? Published by Kate Douglas on 24 July 2014 “There is a wariness about South Africans and how they do business.”
Don’t ignore what Africa does best – the informal sector Published by Kate Douglas on 21 July 2014 Nigerian-American journalist and author, Dayo Olopade, talks about the heart of Africa’s commercial activity.
Moving outside of Lagos: Five Nigerian cities with business potential Published by Kate Douglas on 30 May 2014 Looking beyond Lagos at potential for consumer facing companies in Nigerian cities.
Terrorism in a land of opportunity: What should investors make of Nigeria? Published by Kate Douglas on 29 May 2014 “In the mist of every chaos lies the opportunity.”
Lawyer shares five pieces of advice for companies expanding into Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 30 April 2014 From market research to finding a good lawyer, Jacqueline Musiitwa shares her advice to foreign businesses.
Five things on the Millennial wish list Published by Barry Salzberg on 24 January 2014 Barry Salzberg asks: What does the Millennial generation want to be when it grows up?
Carl Bates on making a business about more than the founder Published by Kate Douglas on 12 December 2013 “Craftsmanship is about sustaining the small; it’s not about becoming a big organisation.”
Eight thoughts on growing your business from five to 50 people Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 November 2013 Strategies for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and achieve sustainable growth.
Why Africa is an ‘exciting’ market for SAP Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 November 2013 “We can help local companies compete and be as good as the multinationals coming to Africa.”
South African firms need to tap into opportunities in rest of continent, says Martyn Davies Published by Kate Douglas on 21 August 2013 “We are arguably losing ground to many other competitors in the region.”