Is Africa’s business opportunity over-hyped? Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 March 2013 “I don’t think the opportunity is over-hyped… Sometimes the challenges are swept away, because of the opportunity.”
How a US company is selling fashion accessories manufactured in Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 March 2013 Della is a US-based fashion accessories brand that sells handcrafted bags and other items produced by seamstresses working in the village of Hohoe, Ghana.
Hotel group invests in Ghana’s ‘boom town’ Takoradi Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 March 2013 Takoradi’s deep water sea port, and the fact that it is the hub of Ghana’s nascent oil industry, makes it a strategically important economic development node.
Business of sport: why the NBA wants to grow basketball in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 March 2013 The National Basketball Association (NBA) has upped its efforts to grow the popularity of the sport in Africa.
Inadequate local production: Shoprite still needs to import eggs into some African countries Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 March 2013 Sourcing fresh produce locally is still a major challenge in some African countries.
Seeking out opportunities and managing the risk – how Lonrho operates in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 March 2013 UK-based Lonrho, an Africa-focused investment group, makes about 80% of its profits from countries deemed as high-risk.
What we can learn from Standard Chartered’s success in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 March 2013 Standard Chartered CEO for Africa, Diana Layfield, outlines four reasons for the bank’s success in Africa.
Six thoughts on China’s involvement in Africa’s infrastructure sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 March 2013 It seems like the issue surrounding China’s involvement in Africa just cannot go to rest.
Six tips on how to successfully expand your consumer goods company into Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 March 2013 Many international retailers and other consumer-facing companies have started to grow their African footprints.
Searching for Silicon Savannah Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 March 2013 Last week I visited Nairobi, my first time back in Kenya since Nairobi’s nickname “Silicon Savannah” was coined.
PSG Africa targeting consumer-facing companies for private equity deals Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 February 2013 “The middle class is growing and the consumer is gaining more purchasing power,” says Michiel le Roux, investment executive at PSG Africa.
‘Nigeria has gotten a lot better,’ says South African agribusiness entrepreneur Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 February 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Louw Burger, a South African-born businessman running a cassava processing company in Nigeria.
South African food companies continue expansion into rest of continent Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 February 2013 Although South Africa is the most advanced economy on the continent, its economic growth is relatively sluggish compared to other African countries.
Which African cities will see the most growth over the next five years? Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 January 2013 Companies looking to expand into Africa should seriously consider setting up shop in Accra, Lusaka and Luanda.