US market offers growth potential for Ethiopian-based food manufacturer Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 February 2014 Mama Fresh Injera has teamed up with investors to increase its exports to the US and Europe.
Multinationals need to ‘work around’ Africa’s challenges, says DHL boss Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 January 2014 DHL’s Charles Brewer on employing people who can “handle the bumps and bruises that Africa is going to throw at you”.
US tractor maker takes creative approach to build its business in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 January 2014 A challenge for machinery manufacturers targeting Africa is that many farmers still use relatively primitive production techniques.
Africa moving forward, but significant work remains, says Old Mutual boss Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 January 2014 Even though one of his company’s projects had been nationalised, Julian Roberts remains optimistic about Africa’s future.
What Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote told the World Economic Forum in Davos Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 January 2014 Dangote shares his thoughts on entrepreneurship, investment and the free movement of people.
Made in Ethiopia: Fashion retailer H&M looks to sub-Saharan Africa for suppliers Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 January 2014 “We see great potential in Ethiopia and we see that we can contribute to jobs and reduce the unemployment in the country.”
Mi-Fone’s Alpesh Patel on starting a mobile phone company from scratch Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 January 2014 “We have what it takes to take on the big guys and beat them at their own game.”
What products are Nigerians buying online? Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 January 2014 Nigerian online shopping platform Jumia lists its 10 top selling products for 2013.
Guinea opening up to the outside world, but investors need a long-term mindset Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 January 2014 Despite perceptions of instability, Guinea is developing, with the government promoting its potential.
Opportunity for Ethiopian SMEs to tap into the global market Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 January 2014 Ethiopia, Africa’s second most populous country with an estimated 90m people, has thousands of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) but only a few of these businesses are currently accessing the international market.
For Africa By Africa – a consumer trend to watch out for in 2014 Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 January 2014 African companies are creating products specifically for consumers on the continent.
Fastjet likely to become more pan-African in 2014 Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 January 2014 Low-cost carrier Fastjet looks to expand routes across the continent.
Crisis in South Sudan shows major business risks remain in parts of Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 January 2014 Recent violence in South Sudan could erase much of the country’s progress since independence.
Equatorial Guinea offering more opportunities than just oil Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 January 2014 The oil and gas industry has transformed the economy of Equatorial Guinea, a small Central African country with a population of less than 1m people.
