Profit-making idea: Don’t underestimate the rural middle class Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 October 2017 Food companies shouldn’t underestimate the purchasing power in Africa’s rural areas.
The journey so far: Adebayo Alonge, CEO, RxAll Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 October 2017 ‘Young African entrepreneurs should see themselves like the Carnegies and Rockefellers of America’s 1800s.’
Four things this packaging company teaches us about Africa’s consumer goods industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 October 2017 Keith Dilkes, Africa export sales manager at Polyoak Packaging, gives his perspective on the trends impacting the consumer goods industry.
Profit-making idea: Backward integration the ‘secret’ to Dangote’s success Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 October 2017 ‘In Nigeria we are learning how to produce the entire value chain,’ says the Nigerian businessman.
South African company tapping into low-carb diet trend with ‘pasta from veg’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 October 2017 We ask Bruce Glazer, joint CEO at Dew Crisp, about business opportunities in the low-carb space.
Rwanda dials up investment opportunities by playing to its strengths Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 October 2017 Why Rwanda? What opportunities are there for business to leverage the country’s welcoming environment?
Michio Kaku on how technology will impact the world in the coming 20 years Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 October 2017 … and where the money-making opportunities will be in this new economy.
How companies in Africa can benefit from industrial internet-of-things solutions Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 September 2017 Interview with Hitachi Vantara’s Greg Kinsey.
The journey so far: Etop Ikpe, CEO, Cars45 Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 September 2017 Etop Ikpe believes the concept of fake it till you make it is ‘completely misunderstood’.
The journey so far: Ademola Adesina, CEO, Rensource Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 September 2017 ‘I wish I knew how much emotional volatility is involved in being an entrepreneur.’
Meet the Boss: Stephen Smithyman, CEO, Kanu Equipment Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 September 2017 ‘If you try and see all the obstacles ahead of you, you will never start – so just start.’
The journey so far: NJ Ayuk, CEO, Centurion Law Group Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 August 2017 ‘I took every call, stayed up late, cut out crazy friends, and used the best of my legal education to make Africa work for me.’
The journey so far: Ricky Thomson, founder and director, SafeBoda Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 August 2017 ‘A product for everyone is a product for no one.’
How a new cruise ship terminal could boost Durban’s economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 August 2017 While sub-Saharan Africa is on the map for foreign investors in many other sectors, the cruise ship industry mostly passes the region by.
