Infographic: Mobile and internet usage in Tanzania Published by Femi Adewunmi on 22 February 2012 The research team at Nairobi’s iHub, a co-working space and business incubator, recently put together an infographic to give an overview of Tanzania’s mobile and internet environment.
No smartphone? Facebook soon to be available on any phone in Africa Published by Femi Adewunmi on 16 February 2012 Mobile operator Orange has launched a service that will allow users to access Facebook from even the simplest handsets.
Four ways how your company can boost sales Published by Femi Adewunmi on 16 February 2012 Consulting firm McKinsey & Co. interviewed around 100 sales executives from around the globe to learn what separates great sales leaders from the also-rans. Here are four ideas on how to use your company’s sales team to boost growth.
Biscuits and candy – the next big investment opportunities in Africa? Published by Femi Adewunmi on 13 February 2012 A number of companies have recently invested in biscuits and candies manufacturing on the continent.
Could 2012 be Nigeria’s year of real reform? Published by Femi Adewunmi on 2 February 2012 There are many reasons to be negative about Nigeria’s business environment. However, Charles Robertson, global chief economist at Rencap, argues that 2012 might just be the year we start to see real change.
New research: How Africans are using Twitter Published by Femi Adewunmi on 30 January 2012 Micro-blogging platform Twitter is growing in popularity on the African continent, with users from South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and Morocco leading the pack.
Troubles in Nigeria bad for business Published by Femi Adewunmi on 27 January 2012 The recent events in Nigeria are not only keeping politicians and security chiefs awake at night, but companies are also experiencing pain.
Are investor perceptions about African markets in tune with reality? Published by Femi Adewunmi on 26 January 2012 Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and, surprisingly, Zimbabwe have been selected as the African markets that will offer the best investment returns over the next three years.
Tycoon Chris Kirubi wants to be a mentor to young Kenyans Published by Femi Adewunmi on 23 January 2012 Kenyan businessman Chris Kirubi wants to be a mentor to the country’s young people.
Ghana oil production yet to peak Published by Femi Adewunmi on 20 January 2012 More than a year after Ghana pumped its first commercial crude oil, production is yet to reach its capacity of 120,000 barrels per day (bpd).
How Nigeria’s fuel price increase will impact inflation Published by Femi Adewunmi on 17 January 2012 “The impact of the petrol price hikes could go beyond simply pushing up transport costs. It is also expected to affect the cost of producing goods and services.”
Seven trends likely to shape African agriculture in the coming years Published by Femi Adewunmi on 14 January 2012 Renaissance Capital has identified a number of factors that are likely to influence African farming in the years ahead.
Nigeria’s fuel dilemma Published by Femi Adewunmi on 12 January 2012 While many people on 1 January had to cope with a headache after the previous night’s festivities, Nigerians entered the new year with an additional misery.
China in Africa: From a Chinese perspective Published by Femi Adewunmi on 10 January 2012 China’s growing presence in Africa has received much criticism over the past years. Lu Shaye, director-general of China’s Department of African Affairs, recently gave a Chinese view on the whole debate.
