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Eight South African entrepreneurs share their secrets to success

Published by Claude Harding on 20 June 2012

A selection of South African entrepreneurs reveal how they managed to overcome the challenges of building a successful business.

Five of South Africa’s most interesting companies

Published by Claude Harding on 19 June 2012

How we made it in Africa’s Claude Harding looks at five of South Africa’s more interesting companies.

African leaders need objective business advisors

Published by Claude Harding on 17 June 2012

It is the responsibility of Africa’s business professionals in advisory positions in the public and private sectors to advise leaders and influential decision-makers objectively, in order for them to make sustainable judgements that will benefit both society and the economy in the long-term.

World’s first Twitter activated vending machine launched in South Africa

Published by Claude Harding on 15 June 2012

South Africa’s Bos Ice Tea has launched what it claims to be the world’s first Twitter activated vending machine.

Eight JSE-listed stocks that will give you exposure to the rest of Africa

Published by Claude Harding on 13 June 2012

Are you looking to profit from the Africa growth story, but don’t feel like setting up your own business in the Congo?

Actor Robert De Niro sees potential for Gabon’s tourism industry

Published by Claude Harding on 11 June 2012

American actor Robert De Niro says that the central African country of Gabon has good potential as a tourism destination and that there might be an opportunity for a resort development.

Survey reveals how British firms feel about doing business with Africa

Published by Claude Harding on 11 June 2012

Ninety-two per cent of UK-based business people who currently trade with Africa believe there are opportunities for British companies in the continent.

Tiger Brands is Africa's top agribusiness company.

Want to buy a company in Africa? Advice from an expert

Published by Claude Harding on 4 June 2012

Thushen Govender, head of business development at Tiger Brands, shares some insights into how the company manages its African growth strategy.

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African coffee shop chain attracts investment from private equity firm

Published by Claude Harding on 4 June 2012

In a confirmation of the opportunities that east Africa’s middle class offers, private equity firm ECP last week announced that it has invested in a Kenyan coffee shop chain.

The driving forces behind Africa’s growth

Published by Claude Harding on 31 May 2012

Contrary to popular theory, Africa’s sustained and increasing growth cannot be attributed solely to Chinese investment and the commodities boom.

Africa’s tallest skyscraper set to be taller than Empire State Building

Published by Claude Harding on 28 May 2012

South Africa could soon be home to one of the world’s tallest buildings.

Which African countries have the strongest ‘nation brands’?

Published by Claude Harding on 25 May 2012

“The top ten Most Valuable African Nations are without a question among the most dynamic African nations at the forefront of re-inventing Africa’s image, reputation and competitiveness.”

Why Africa should pay attention to the economic troubles in China

Published by Claude Harding on 23 May 2012

“The risks that are accumulating in the Chinese economy could be dealbreakers for the momentum that we’ve seen build up in Africa since the early 2000s.”

Emerging markets guru Mark Mobius looks at opportunities in Ghana

Published by Claude Harding on 22 May 2012

“All in all, Ghana looks to be a country my investment team and I will continue to watch.”

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