Talking Business: What it takes to be successful in Madagascar Published by Staff Writer on 28 January 2016 We ask Mamy Rakotondraibe, DHL country manager, about Madagascar’s untapped business opportunities, as well as the challenges investors can expect to encounter.
Toyota’s expansion in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 26 January 2016 In more than four decades, Toyota has found a way to keep its brand relevant in South Africa, selling more than one million cars in the country.
Possible opportunities for insurers in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 26 January 2016 Zambia, Ghana and Kenya will offer the most attractive mix of rewards and risk for insurers over the next three years.
Angolan VC fund discusses investment in Africa in 2016 Published by Staff Writer on 20 January 2016 ‘The dramatic and sustained drop in oil and commodity prices has served to illustrate the urgency for diversification away from reliance on natural resources.’
Six stunning African attractions to visit on your next business trip Published by Staff Writer on 18 January 2016 Take some time off to see these impressive places.
Africa CEO Forum head talks about the continent’s economic prospects Published by Staff Writer on 13 January 2016 Amir Ben Yahmed on Africa’s economic outlook and why this year’s Africa CEO Forum has been moved from Geneva to Abidjan.
Talking Business: Potential in agriculture as Gabon seeks to diversify from oil Published by Staff Writer on 4 January 2016 Despite its fertile arable land and tropical climate, 90% of food consumed in Gabon is imported.
Talking Business: Rwanda positioning itself as a commercial hub Published by Staff Writer on 22 December 2015 Just over 20 years after its devastating genocide, Rwanda is generally seen as a development success story.
Young Ghanaian builds footwear company with a difference Published by Staff Writer on 21 December 2015 Mabel Suglo shares how her grandmother’s leprosy inspired her to start EcoShoes in Kumasi.
How this 22-year-old aims to shake up online shopping in Cameroon Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2015 Fabrice Alomo is the Cameroonian entrepreneur behind an innovative business that aims to solve many of the challenges surrounding online shopping in his country.
Retailers should optimise supply chains this festive season Published by Staff Writer on 4 December 2015 Retailers need to pay careful attention to their supply chains during this period, as operations and delivery are key to client satisfaction.
How Africa’s top young entrepreneur for 2015 wants to solve the jobs crisis Published by Staff Writer on 3 December 2015 We talk to Anzisha’s Grand Prize winner from Nigeria about how he got into entrepreneurship and the problems he wants to solve.
Is South Africa in a crisis? Published by Staff Writer on 2 December 2015 A recent forum saw robust debate surrounding the economic challenges facing South Africa.
Talking Business: Investing in Uganda Published by Staff Writer on 30 November 2015 Fatma Abubakar, country manager of DHL Express, shares her thoughts on doing business in Uganda.
