Ghanaian businessman leaves European banking job to return home Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 October 2013 Samuel Waterberg returned to Ghana to “contribute to the development of my country”.
Report: How African companies manage their human talent Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 October 2013 Finding and keeping high quality talent poses a challenge to companies operating in African countries.
Four steps to entering sub-Saharan Africa’s food industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 October 2013 Rabobank advises investors looking to enter the food processing and packaging industry.
Looking to do business in Burkina Faso? Seven things you need to know Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 October 2013 Burkina Faso is seeing growth in its agriculture, mining and telecommunications industries.
Ghanaian private healthcare company outlines three reasons for its success Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 October 2013 Accra’s Diagnostic Centre offers afforable, high quality examinations to its patients.
Three things consumer goods companies should know about Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 October 2013 Michael Wood offers advice to consumer goods companies looking to do business on the continent.
Learning about Ghana’s business environment with DHL Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 October 2013 “We are going to have an interesting day,” says George Okai as we drive out of the parking area of the DHL Express head office in Ghana’s capital Accra.
Consumer tastes are not the same across the African continent Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 October 2013 Dairy products have various levels of market success in African countries, depending on consumers’ preferences.
Why companies new to Africa should first focus on smaller countries Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 September 2013 Michael Wood gives advice to companies looking to enter African markets.
Tenacity required to survive in real estate industry, says Ghanaian developer Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 September 2013 Entrepreneur speaks about the challenges of growing his property company in Ghana.
Congo looking forward to an economic boom in the coming years Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 September 2013 Oil production and mining are expected to drive Congo’s growth.
Three things private equity firms look for in an entrepreneur Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 September 2013 Jacana Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on investing in African SMEs.
Consumer growth is a reality in Liberia, says local Coca-Cola bottler Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 September 2013 The Coca-Cola Company has a plan to empower women through its 5by20 programme.
South African retailers remain critical for the growth of Africa’s shopping malls Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 September 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Carlo Matta, CEO of Ghana-based Laurus Development Partners.