Five youths hoping to be named Africa’s top entrepreneur for 2015 Published by Staff Writer on 25 February 2015 It has been less than a week since applications for the 2015 Anzisha Prize opened, and there are already around 30 applicants. Here is a taste of some of them.
Thought leadership: Partnership key to infrastructure development Published by Staff Writer on 23 February 2015 A solution to solving the infrastructure deficit? A close cooperation between businesses and the government.
Entries now open for Africa’s $75,000 youth entrepreneurship prize Published by Staff Writer on 23 February 2015 The Anzisha Prize is now accepting applications for 2015 with launch events across the African continent.
Employee engagement crucial for business success Published by Staff Writer on 20 February 2015 Effective employee engagement policies and management can drive innovation.
Aggressive strategy required to reduce the unbanked in Nigeria – but possible Published by Staff Writer on 17 February 2015 Nigerian banking continues to face significant headwinds – in relation to both revenue and costs.
Ambitious DHL Africa As One Team completes one third of the journey across Africa Published by Staff Writer on 12 February 2015 The DHL Africa as One team, who departed from Cape Town in October 2014 in three Land Rover Discoveries, have completed almost a third of their journey, covering 15 countries in 102 days.
Entrepreneurs to think differently about new year resolutions Published by Staff Writer on 6 February 2015 “While many people have made various resolutions for 2015, yours, as an entrepreneur, may be a little different to others.”
DHL’s unusual deliveries in 2014 Published by Staff Writer on 29 January 2015 From an East Africa based client’s weekly request for the delivery of a curry from his favorite local restaurant in Europe to a delivery that enabled a gold medal for a South African athlete.
Young entrepreneur shares lessons from running a food business in DRC Published by Staff Writer on 28 January 2015 “I want young people to change their thinking and not to believe that it is better overseas. Because in the DRC and Africa there are more opportunities than anywhere else,” said Benedict Mundele, founder of Surprise Tropicale.
Avoiding common business mistakes in 2015 Published by Staff Writer on 28 January 2015 Many business owners repeat simple mistakes that could have been avoided.
Top sectors for South African entrepreneurs to capitalise on in 2015 Published by Staff Writer on 26 January 2015 South Africa’s many challenges provide opportunities for entrepreneurs to take advantage of.
South Africa’s top suburbs for luxury homes Published by Staff Writer on 26 January 2015 Cape Town’s Atlantic seaboard suburbs dominate the list.
Tips for attracting and retaining talent in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 23 January 2015 Fixed pay is no longer the dominant determinant of whether employees remain with an organisation or not.
Resilient supply chains in Africa – the key to success in 2015 Published by Staff Writer on 15 January 2015 As the global economy continues to change, retailers, manufacturers and other sectors are increasingly facing difficult, and sometimes unique, challenges that impact their supply chains.