What to do when your company becomes too big Published by Claude Harding on 27 February 2012 Many entrepreneurs battle with the transition from a small to medium-sized company. Cheryl Nesbitt, founder of South African cooking school Capsicum Culinary Studio, offers some help.
Is South Africa still the gateway to Africa? Published by Claude Harding on 23 February 2012 Is South Africa still the gateway to the rest of the continent, or is it simply being bypassed?
Ten global megaforces that will impact all companies Published by Claude Harding on 17 February 2012 Over the next two decades, businesses will be exposed to numerous environmental and social challenges that could bring both risks and opportunities.
Visa and MasterCard targeting East African market Published by Claude Harding on 14 February 2012 The world’s two major payments companies, Visa and MasterCard, are both growing their respective footprints in the East African region.
Management a bigger risk than politics in Africa, says gold mining boss Published by Claude Harding on 10 February 2012 The principal risk in building a company in Africa lies not in the continent’s socio-political conditions.
Trade within SADC only for those with deep pockets Published by Claude Harding on 9 February 2012 Companies looking to trade within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) need deep pockets, plenty of patience and excellent organising skills to keep track of all the required paperwork.
Investing in African agriculture: four key success factors Published by Claude Harding on 7 February 2012 Omri van Zyl, associate director of Deloitte Africa Agribusiness, highlights four key success factors for successful investment and management of African agriculture opportunities.
South African mines might start generating their own power Published by Claude Harding on 3 February 2012 Mining companies’ concerns over electricity supply in South Africa are fuelling a drive towards self-sufficiency, with some mines on the point of investing in their own power generation facilities.
West Africa: International brands push demand for retail space Published by Claude Harding on 2 February 2012 There is a strong demand for retail space in both Nigeria and Ghana, driven by a growing middle-class and interest from international brands to enter West Africa.
Sub-Saharan Africa at the World Economic Forum: Key takeaways Published by Claude Harding on 31 January 2012 Last week’s World Economic Forum meeting in Davos featured two sessions specifically focused on sub-Saharan Africa. We look at the highlights from these sessions.
Siemens enters Africa’s wind energy market Published by Claude Harding on 30 January 2012 Germany-based Siemens has received its first wind turbine orders in Africa, marking the multinational’s entry into the continent’s wind market.
“More than enough” potential for restaurants and fast-food in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 27 January 2012 South African restaurant franchisor Famous Brands has opened 18 new outlets in the rest of the continent during the last three months of 2011.
Need funding for your business? Here are the options Published by Claude Harding on 26 January 2012 Many businesses need funding at some stage, whether it is a startup wanting to purchase assets or an existing company looking to expand. Claude Harding explains the basics of fund raising.
Agriculture should be central to Africa’s development, says Thabo Mbeki Published by Claude Harding on 23 January 2012 African agriculture should be positioned as the main driver of change on the continent.