From phones to fashion to rice: Online shopping gaining traction in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 March 2014 A number of companies are vying to become the Amazon of their respective territories.
Don’t ignore Nigeria’s smaller neighbour Benin Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 March 2014 Consulting firm A.T. Kearney has ranked Benin as the 11th most attractive market for retailers in Africa.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s top five retail markets Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 March 2014 The African Retail Development Index highlights markets that hold potential for growth in retail.
German agriculture boss endorses foreign investment in African farming Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 March 2014 “I don’t think you have a region in the world with a bigger opportunity than Africa,” says agribusiness boss.
Putting Malawi on the radar as a tourism destination Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 March 2014 One of Africa’s “best-kept secrets”, Malawi is set for growth in its tourism and hospitality industry.
Knight Frank identifies Africa’s key wealth hubs Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 March 2014 Nairobi is “the most important African business centre between the Mediterranean and Johannesburg”.
Five African boom towns offering untapped opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 March 2014 Across sub-Saharan Africa there are towns and cities experiencing fast growth on the back of new mining and oil projects or other business activities.
Ten global communication trends companies need to know about Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 March 2014 The digital era has dramatically changed the way companies and brands engage with their customers and other stakeholders.
The American entrepreneur who found his groove in South Sudan Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 February 2014 Selling satellite phones, electronics and heavy vehicles is Ian Cox’s business.
Togo – an important trade and transport hub for West and Central Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 February 2014 DHL is seeing increased growth in its business in the small West African nation.
African oil company Engen introduces bicycle vendors to boost sales Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 February 2014 Engen’s innovative strategy is a marketing tool and a way of growing its business.
Why smart businesspeople are looking at the Zambia-DRC border area Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 February 2014 Solwezi in Zambia’s Northwestern Province has been described as a modern day African boom town.
No two days are the same in African private equity Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 February 2014 Talking prviate equity in Africa with Phatisa’s Stuart Bradley.
Private equity firm explains why it backed a Kenyan flower company Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 February 2014 Within two days from the time flowers are cut at Kenya’s flower farms they are available for sale in markets such as Sweden.