Video: Lagos Business School prof on how multinationals can succeed in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 2 March 2016 ‘The fact that we are one continent does not necessarily mean that we behave, think and do things in the same way.’
Anzisha Prize increases award to $100,000 and adds $7,500 fellowship Published by Staff Writer on 2 March 2016 The 6th Anzisha Prize application phase is now open, and the search is on to find 12 of Africa’s youngest, most innovative social and business entrepreneurs under the age of 22.
Cameroonian puts diabetes to flight with tea manufacturing business Published by Staff Writer on 26 February 2016 ‘At first I was doing this just for my mom, but then I realised this could help other people like her in Cameroon, as well as Africa.’
New ‘KFC Index’ provides insight into African currency valuations Published by Staff Writer on 25 February 2016 Inspired by the world-renowned Big Mac Index, the KFC Index illustrates the cost of purchasing final products by consumers in Africa.
Entrepreneurship is about a dream and steps to fulfil it, says Curro CEO Published by Staff Writer on 24 February 2016 ‘Success with the first step energises one to go on to the next.’
Seven untapped business opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 23 February 2016 What opportunities are yet to be exploited?
Deutsche Post DHL Group support Mauritius airport to strengthen natural disaster preparedness Published by Staff Writer on 18 February 2016 Mauritius is prone to natural disasters, in particular, cyclones. As such, it is imperative that plans be developed to enable the airport to be able to support natural disaster management response.
Survey provides glimpse into the world of young entrepreneurs in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 11 February 2016 The Anzisha Prize this week published the ‘Anzisha Youth Entrepreneurship Survey 2016’, which provides a snapshot of the realities facing young entrepreneurs in Africa.
Equatorial Guinea awards EPC contract for new petrochemicals complex Published by Staff Writer on 10 February 2016 Riaba Fertilizers Limited has awarded the EPC contract for a new petrochemicals complex to a Chinese consortium led by East China Engineering Science and Technology Co. Ltd (ECEC).
Resource-rich Malawi holds investment rewards Published by Staff Writer on 9 February 2016 Although agriculture is the dominant sector, other industries also hold business potential.
Don’t wait for others to solve your problems, says Ethiopia’s education visionary Published by Staff Writer on 5 February 2016 ‘If we don’t stand up for the things that we are passionate about, then who will?’
Distress and divestments to dominate mining deals in 2016 Published by Staff Writer on 4 February 2016 Financial distress among mining and metals companies will shape merger and acquisition activity in the sector in 2016.
Meet the young woman with a healthcare service for Nigeria’s low-income families Published by Staff Writer on 29 January 2016 Here is how Nigerian Blessing Kwomo (20) started her holistic healthcare company that tackles the cause of illness.
Rise of black industrialists is opportunity for ‘Africans to solve African challenges’ Published by Staff Writer on 28 January 2016 ‘As a key driver of job creation, it is imperative that we breed and enable a new generation of black industrialists to help repair our unenviable unemployment figures.’
