Nigerian CEO sells nutritious foods to low-income consumers Published by Dianna Games on 11 February 2022 “We set out to find a cost-effective solution for families to have access to healthy, safe and affordable food, particularly those at the base of the pyramid,” says CEO of Cato Foods.
Opinion: South African retailers retreat from East and West Africa Published by Dianna Games on 10 September 2021 The recent announcement that South African retail company Massmart was selling off its Game stores in five African countries rang alarm bells about the future of the consumer opportunity in Africa.
Africa’s free trade area: A pipe dream or silver bullet? Published by Dianna Games on 1 June 2021 The African Continental Free Trade Area is not an event, but a long, slow and complex process that will take years to gain traction, writes Dianna Games.
Côte d’Ivoire: Banker highlights potential in livestock, fisheries and mining Published by Dianna Games on 12 March 2021 What are the economic trends and investment possibilities in this fast-growing nation? We speak to Joël Touré, chief executive of Stanbic Bank in Côte d’Ivoire.
Education in Nigeria: the next big thing? Published by Dianna Games on 4 November 2020 The underserved education sector in Nigeria is a potentially lucrative investment opportunity for companies with the right business model and sufficient scale.
How FoodCo is adapting to Nigeria’s evolving retail sector Published by Dianna Games on 24 September 2020 Ade Sun-Basorun, CEO of FoodCo Nigeria, shares how he is modernising consumer retail in Nigeria.
The impact of Covid-19 on Africa’s hotel industry: Radisson shares its experiences Published by Dianna Games on 1 September 2020 On average, the group has been trading at about 20% of normal activity although this varies significantly from market to market.
Shoprite runs out of road in Nigeria Published by Dianna Games on 6 August 2020 The announcement by Africa’s biggest grocery retailer Shoprite that it would be stepping back from the Nigerian market, led to what one commentator called “an earthquake” in Nigerian retail.
Nigeria: Former Diamond Bank CEO introduces new digital banking platform Published by Dianna Games on 20 July 2020 Uzoma Dozie recently launched a mobile-first banking platform called Sparkle.
How Ghana’s Catherine Krobo Edusei capitalised on demand for high-end fresh produce Published by Dianna Games on 22 June 2020 When Catherine Krobo Edusei first took her freshly grown herbs to the local supermarket in Accra, the manager didn’t know what they were.
A Nigerian toy empire built from the ground up Published by Dianna Games on 21 May 2020 How Paul Orajiaka’s ‘side hustle’ became a thriving business.
Success in Nigeria requires deep knowledge of market environment Published by Dianna Games on 5 November 2017 Tips for those seeking to crack the Nigerian market.
Bust or boom? Oil prices and Africa Published by Dianna Games on 7 April 2015 The massive drop in petroleum prices may be a blessing in disguise for many African countries.
South Africans need to ponder what ‘going to Africa’ means Published by Dianna Games on 17 November 2014 Do South Africans truly believe theirs is just another African country?
