Interview: Dispelling myths about Chad Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 May 2014 How we made it in Africa asks Komi Azomedon, country manager for DHL Express, about doing business in Chad and some of the untapped opportunities.
New report reveals Africa’s fastest growing cities Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 May 2014 Africa has 52 cities with populations of 1m or higher – the same number as for Europe.
Africa needs more Dangotes, says Heineken CEO Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 May 2014 Capitalism is a “blend of national investment and foreign direct investment”.
Forestry not for those seeking a quick buck Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 May 2014 Private equity firm says forestry in Africa is not an easy business.
Bob Diamond’s African banking group: ‘Our investors are going to do very well’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 May 2014 Atlas Mara sees an opportunity in lending to entrepreneurs and consumers.
A look at foreign direct investment trends in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 May 2014 While 52% of FDI went into the resource sectors, EY’s report highlights an increasingly diversifying economy.
Free Facebook – a way for African mobile operators to boost internet use? Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 April 2014 “Facebook has been a fantastic driver of data on mobile networks.”
South Africa dominates ranking of continent’s top airports Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 April 2014 South Africa may no longer be Africa’s biggest economy but its airports are still the best in the continent.
Made in Britain: Opportunities for UK companies to export to Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 April 2014 Sub-Saharan Africa’s growing middle class are “ready to spend their money somewhere”.
BRICs economist Jim O’Neill invests in Nigerian mobile payments company Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 April 2014 O’Neill backs Paga as “the number one way to pay and get paid in Nigeria”.
Seven reasons why most startup businesses fail Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 April 2014 Kenyan entrepreneur Sriram Bharatam shares his thoughts.
Carlyle private equity fund eyeing investments linked to emerging middle class Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 April 2014 The Carlyle Group has seen greater than expected investor interest in a fund focused solely on sub-Saharan Africa.
Yes, Nigeria is Africa’s biggest economy, but don’t expect a quick buck Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 April 2014 Investors interested in Nigeria should be prepared, and be in it for the long term.
Gossy Ukanwoke – Nigeria’s online university pioneer Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 April 2014 Offering courses in a variety of subjects, Beni American University students access all material online.
