Five trends driving Africa’s economic growth Published by Femi Adewunmi on 10 October 2011 Standard Bank analyst Simon Freemantle has identified five key trends that will propel Africa’s ongoing economic reinvigoration in the next four decades.
Short stay serviced accommodation a “clear investment opportunity” Published by Femi Adewunmi on 6 October 2011 Nigeria’s short stay serviced accommodation industry holds good potential for further investment.
Companies need to get creative to understand their target market Published by Femi Adewunmi on 4 October 2011 “Managers need to be prepared to walk the markets and gain insights from talking to street vendors, watching consumers and building a model of how the market operates.”
Nigeria’s middle-class: How we live, and what we want from life Published by Femi Adewunmi on 2 October 2011 A recent survey by Renaissance Capital of the booming Nigerian middle-class delivered some interesting results.
Africa’s four most powerful women Published by Femi Adewunmi on 19 September 2011 Four Africans feature in this year’s ranking of The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women, compiled by American business magazine Forbes.
Kenya: Google wants your business online Published by Femi Adewunmi on 12 September 2011 Google wants to see every small and medium size business in Kenya have its own website.
World Economic Forum reveals Africa’s ten most competitive countries Published by Femi Adewunmi on 8 September 2011 Sub-Saharan African countries have their work cut out to make the region more competitive.
Samsung to develop products specifically for Africa Published by Femi Adewunmi on 1 September 2011 As part of its Africa growth strategy, Samsung has announced that it will tailor products specifically for the Kenyan market.
Nigeria set to overtake UK as largest market for Guinness Published by Femi Adewunmi on 24 August 2011 Nigeria is expected to overtake the UK as the largest market for Guinness stout in 2014.
South Sudan investment event looking to lure foreign firms Published by Femi Adewunmi on 19 August 2011 Barely a few months after independence, South Sudan will host its first trade and investment conference in a bid to attract investors to the fragile region.
Africa’s economy: Ten key points to consider Published by Femi Adewunmi on 16 August 2011 Fitch Ratings today released a report on the outlook and challenges for Sub-Saharan Africa. We highlight ten key points made in the report.
Africans embracing mobile internet Published by Femi Adewunmi on 15 August 2011 Africans are among the world’s top users of the internet on their mobile phones.
Five challenges of doing business in Africa Published by Femi Adewunmi on 12 August 2011 There are a number of challenges that companies looking to do business on the continent must recognise and respond to.
$29-a-night budget hotel brand to launch in Africa Published by Femi Adewunmi on 8 August 2011 Africa will soon see the launch of a budget hotel concept that charges guests as low as US$29 a night.