American entrepreneur’s journey from finance to running an ICT company in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 September 2016 ‘The guy who is going to make it is the one who sticks in there, who doesn’t take no for an answer, and who goes down the unbeaten trail.’
Cash from trash: Indian company takes advantage of hazardous waste opportunity Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 September 2016 Taking care of oil sludge and medical waste can be good business.
South African companies discover there are no easy pickings in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 August 2016 Over the past decade or so, numerous South African companies have expanded to Nigeria. But many of these investments didn’t live up to expectations.
Selling food in Africa: Asian company talks about lessons learned Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 August 2016 Shaun Jayaratnam, associate vice president at Vega Foods, shares some of the company’s experiences.
Building an oil industry hub in the Gulf of Guinea Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 August 2016 Luba Freeport’s goal is to be a base for West and Central Africa’s oil industry.
Anticipating the future: Forces that could shape Africa’s insurance industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 August 2016 The world is changing at a rapid pace, with much disruption forecast for the insurance sector over the coming decade.
A future beyond oil. Banker weighs in on Equatorial Guinea’s opportunities to diversify Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 July 2016 Like most African oil producers, Equatorial Guinea has been hurt by the drop in the price of crude.
How this husband-and-wife team started a construction business in Equatorial Guinea Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 July 2016 ‘You have to be prepared to be knocked on your arse and get up again. No business is easy.’
Singapore-style urban development in Tanzania Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 June 2016 Singaporean company Hyflux is involved in the development of a new integrated city in Tanzania.
Online retail in Equatorial Guinea: Entrepreneur shares her experiences Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 June 2016 Consuelo Dougan Chaffer, co-founder of e-commerce platform EG Galleria, discusses her business.
Singaporean companies eyeing niche opportunities in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 June 2016 Singapore’s minister of state for trade and industry discusses opportunities in Africa, and shares how the continent can boost industrialisation.
Economic development: Kola Karim says African countries should be more ‘selfish’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 June 2016 Businessman believes countries should concentrate on developing their own economies before worrying about greater regional integration.
Talking business with ambitious entrepreneur Juan Bocung Cawan Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 June 2016 Entrepreneur Juan Bocung Cawan is always on the look-out for new opportunities.
Meet the Boss: Estela Nse Mansogo, Director, Equatorial Guinea, Centurion LLP Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 May 2016 ‘As an African woman, I refuse to accept that we can’t be the best.’