RMB Westport director talks property development opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 January 2017 Michael O’Malley on economic headwinds in Nigeria, and the potential he sees in French-speaking west Africa.
Profit-making idea: Opportunity for more value retailers in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 January 2017 ‘The types of retailers that are currently present in Nigeria are not offering a discount product to the public.’
Profit-making idea: Pick up African companies while valuations remain low Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 January 2017 ‘I think now is the right time for people to start looking and put money in,’ says Thabo Ncalo of Savvy Capital Partners.
Casablanca wants to position itself as gateway for investment in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 December 2016 Growing commercial linkages between north Africa and the rest of the continent.
Africa’s private equity opportunities and challenges Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 December 2016 In a continent where stock exchanges remain under-developed, private equity offers investors access to high-potential companies.
On-the-ground realities in central Africa different to investors’ perceptions Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 December 2016 Doing business in French-speaking central Africa is often different to what prospective investors assume, according to private equity boss.
Addis Ababa airport – a view into a parallel world Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 November 2016 The four hours I spent waiting for my next flight provided some comfort in the wake of Trump, Brexit and growing nationalism.
[Podcast] Private equity in Africa: Growing interest in real estate, while deal sizes remain small Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 September 2016 Private equity deal activity in Africa has remained strong over the course of the first half of 2016, despite the continuing volatility of global and regional economies.
Central Africa offers growth potential for airline industry, but challenges remain Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 September 2016 Lufthansa country manager weighs in on regional opportunities.
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.
