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.
Success in Africa requires out-of-the-box thinking Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 February 2014 “If you are prepared to blend your product into Africa, you can get huge returns out of it,” says DHL Express boss.
Michael Jordaan compares winemaking and venture capital Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 February 2014 Just like winemaking, growing a business requires patience and passion.
African firms looking to hire fewer expats, and more from returning diaspora Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 February 2014 An EY report shows the majority of organisations surveyed have a desire to reduce their dependence on expatriate skills.
Investec Asset Management targets mid-sized African companies Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 February 2014 Investec recently invested in Nigeria-based Daraju Industries, which manufactures affordable home and personal care products.
Ocean Basket continues South African brands’ foray into rest of continent Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 February 2014 Restaurant company targets East Africa’s growing middle class with seafood chain.
US market offers growth potential for Ethiopian-based food manufacturer Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 February 2014 Mama Fresh Injera has teamed up with investors to increase its exports to the US and Europe.
Multinationals need to ‘work around’ Africa’s challenges, says DHL boss Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 January 2014 DHL’s Charles Brewer on employing people who can “handle the bumps and bruises that Africa is going to throw at you”.
US tractor maker takes creative approach to build its business in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 January 2014 A challenge for machinery manufacturers targeting Africa is that many farmers still use relatively primitive production techniques.
