How technology is changing the way business is being done in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 6 January 2015 Increasing adoption of technology in sub-Saharan Africa is disrupting industries such as banking, retail and education.
Enhance your customers’ experience this joyous season Published by Staff Writer on 18 December 2014 The traditional mad holiday rush is upon us and businesses – especially those in retail – need to ensure that a high level of service delivery is maintained.
Our five most interesting entrepreneur profiles of 2014 Published by Staff Writer on 12 December 2014 Over the past year How we made it in Africa wrote about numerous entrepreneurs doing interesting things on the continent.
Sweet spot for African private equity is in smaller deals Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2014 As African private equity markets evolve, the ‘sweet spot’ is to be found at the smaller end of the deal size spectrum.
Shop smart online this festive season Published by Staff Writer on 9 December 2014 Vital tips for consumers when purchasing gifts online.
Unlocking the potential of Africa’s national oil companies Published by Staff Writer on 3 December 2014 African national oil companies need sufficient resources and backing to achieve their mandates.
Why international SMEs are not recognising Africa’s growth potential Published by Staff Writer on 2 December 2014 Approximately 40% of global SMEs do not perceive Africa as a growth opportunity.
US private equity firm Carlyle bullish about Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 2 December 2014 Carlyle recently made a $147m investment in Nigeria’s Diamond Bank.
VIDEO: Designer goods brand weaving in African culture Published by Staff Writer on 28 November 2014 Greer Valley and Themba Mntambo are the co-founders of Kushn, a designer goods brand that combines leather with African woven textiles.
Growth trends: Six booming industries in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 27 November 2014 How we made it in Africa asked a selection of DHL country managers to identify the sector seeing the greatest growth, based on shipment volumes, in their respective territories.
VIDEO: Introducing coffee culture in Cape Town’s Khayelitsha township Published by Staff Writer on 24 November 2014 The plan for a coffee shop was born from the desire to do something no-one else was doing.
Sub-Saharan Africa improves its state of globalisation, says DHL Published by Staff Writer on 19 November 2014 “Globalisation is one of the key forces shaping the continent’s economic growth, and holds vast untapped potential to sustainably improve living standards for Africans.”
Meet the resourceful entrepreneurs who keep Southern Africa moving Published by Staff Writer on 14 November 2014 Southern Africa has no shortage of resourceful people grabbing life by the horns.
Searching Africa: How the Anzisha Prize found its top young entrepreneurs Published by Staff Writer on 7 November 2014 “To think of the Anzisha Prize as a once-a-year event would be an underestimate of the programme,” says Josh Adler, director of the Centre of Entrepreneurial Leadership at ALA.
