Advertisement

Primary Navigation

MENUMENU
  • Home
  • Entrepreneur interviews
  • Investor interviews
  • Takeaways
  • Countries
  • HOW WE MADE IT IN AFRICA: THE BOOK
  • Become a Member
  • Search

Frontier country report: Gabon’s economy slowly diversifying

Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 15 February 2016

Despite headwinds from the oil sector, we expect real GDP growth to pick up in 2016 to around 5% of GDP on the back of growth in mining, agro-industry, construction and services.

Due to overcrowding, brands are finding it increasingly difficult to get their billboards noticed.

India-Africa: A partnership with untapped potential

Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 16 November 2015

India’s growth profile and development needs are similar to those of many African countries, writes Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee, a senior analyst at Deutsche Bank Research.

Can Mozambique’s growth story be sustained?

Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 8 July 2014

Forecast to grow at 8% per year over the next five years, Mozambique is benefiting from mineral wealth and infrastructure development.

Large-scale agriculture operations should recognise the interests of small-scale farmers.

Six ways Africa can unlock its agricultural potential

Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 16 April 2014

Better farming methods and political commitment are ways to improve the agricultural industry.

Lagos is West Africa's largest city.

High population growth in Africa: A mixed blessing

Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 9 September 2013

Sub-Saharan Africa’s population is growing fast. How can transformation keep up?

Africa – the top target for foreign investment in farmland

Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 11 January 2013

A key driver of foreign investment in land, food security is a challenge mankind has been confronted with in various times and places.

Backing African Business

ABH
ECPM

Press Office

As funding slows, African venture capital doubles down on sustainable solutions

Africa's Business Heroes Initiative

Are you Africa’s next business hero? Applications now open for ABH 2025!

Africa's Business Heroes Initiative

Resilience: A winning strategy for legacy-building

The Olu of Warri and Olori Atuwatse III

The Olu of Warri and Olori Atuwatse III: Nigeria’s Modern Royal Power Duo Redefining Leadership

Backing African Business

ABH
ECPM

Connect

Join us on social media

  • Feedburner
  • Twitter
  • Facebook

Stay connected by subscribing to our free weekly email newsletter

News

  1. Popular
  2. Latest

Popular Posts

Latest Posts

Ghanaian CEO shares lessons from building a retail business

Published by Staff Writer on 13 June 2025

Ghana: From side hustle to 16 stores – a retail entrepreneur’s story

Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 June 2025

Building an investable and scalable business in Kenya: Founders share their thoughts

Published by Staff Writer on 6 June 2025

Entrepreneur spots opportunity in Nigeria’s informal retail market

Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 June 2025

DRC could be lucrative market for Zambia and other neighbours

Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 May 2025

Tanzania: From rejections to $40m – an entrepreneur’s rocky road to success

Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 May 2025

Ghana: Profiting from local rice production

Published by Sefakor Fekpe on 14 May 2025

Sierra Leone: Seeing an opportunity in onion farming

Published by Caitriona Palmer and Birom Seck on 12 May 2025

MENUMENU
  • LOG IN
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • About

Footer

  • Home
  • Entrepreneur interviews
  • Investor interviews
  • Takeaways
  • Countries
  • HOW WE MADE IT IN AFRICA: THE BOOK
  • Become a Member
  • Search

Footer

  • LOG IN
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • About
  • Home
  • Business Growth Stories
  • Ideas
  • Trends
  • Countries
  • Sectors
    • Agribusiness & Food
    • Banking & Financial Services
    • Consumer Goods
    • Education
    • Energy
    • Healthcare
    • ICT
    • Infrastructure
    • Manufacturing
    • Media, Sports & Entertainment
    • Mining, Oil & Gas
    • Property
    • Retail
    • Tech
    • Tourism & Leisure
    • Transport & Logistics
  • Press Office
    • ABSA
    • Africa CEO Forum
    • African Energy Chamber
    • ArcelorMittal
    • Bertha Centre
    • Broll
    • Centurion Law Group
    • Ethiopian Airlines
    • Honoris United Universities
    • International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation
    • Mediterrania Capital Partners
    • Minet
    • Network International
    • Phatisa
    • Polyoak Packaging
    • RMB
    • RMB Corvest
    • Telkom Kenya
    • UCT GSB
    • Verve
    • Wala
  • HOW WE MADE IT IN AFRICA: THE BOOK
  • Subscribe
  • Search
ABOUT US
ADVERTISING
CONTRIBUTORS
SUBSCRIBE

PRIVACY POLICY
TERMS OF SERVICE
COOKIE POLICY

WE ARE HIRING!
CONTACT US
Telephone / WhatsApp: +27 79 8827 447
Email: [email protected]

South Africa
Unit 205 The Hills Buchanan Square
160 Sir Lowry Road
Woodstock
Cape Town

United Kingdom
Collingham House 10-12 Gladstone Road Wimbledon
London
SW19 1QT

Published by

How we made it in Africa is published by Maritz Publishing CC. South African company registration: 1986/016729/23. Maritz Publishing disclaims all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense however caused, arising from the use of, or reliance upon, in any manner, the information provided through this service and does not warrant the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The publisher's permission is required to reproduce the contents in any form. Copyright © 2025 — Maritz Publishing. All Rights Reserved.