‘A really big opportunity’: Inside PSG’s $46m Zambian farming deal Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 July 2012 “We haven’t yet made it in Africa, but hopefully we will.”
Want an easy entry into Africa? Partner with established players Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 July 2012 For those looking to expand to Africa, one way to enter the market could be through providing services to companies already on the ground.
Five African ‘boom towns’ that should be on every investor’s radar Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 June 2012 Across Africa there are towns experiencing rapid development, largely on the back of newfound resources such as minerals, crude oil and natural gas.
Private equity firm to invest in ‘extraordinary’ African companies Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 June 2012 How we made it in Africa talks to Ephra Kazadi, CEO of K&A, about the firm’s plans for Africa, and why it is moving its headquarters from Paris to New York.
South African business schools placing well in global rankings Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 June 2012 While the majority of the world’s best business schools are located in Europe and the US, a number of African institutions are proving that they also have what it takes.
The not-so-rosy realities of running a large agriculture project in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 June 2012 In many cases establishing a large-scale commercial agriculture project in Africa is a long and rocky road.
An NGO with a head for business Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 June 2012 “The problem with many NGOs is that they don’t look at projects from a business point of view.”
Enough capital for African farming, but investors want viable entrepreneurs Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 May 2012 What are the financing options available for an agriculture project in Africa, and particular in Ethiopia?
Less wannabe overnight IT billionaires, and more engineers Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 May 2012 What will it take to convince a multi-national manufacturing company to significantly increase its investments on the continent?
Can Africa position itself as an outsourcing destination? Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 May 2012 As Africa awakens from economic slumber, can the continent position itself as an outsourcing destination?
Why Saudi Arabia needs African agriculture Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 May 2012 The leasing or buying of farmland in Africa by foreign governments and companies has been a heated topic over the past years.
International retailers becoming more dependent on African produce Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 May 2012 The world’s supermarkets are slowly but surely becoming more dependent on Africa as a source of agricultural produce.
Can mobile banking boost financial inclusion in Nigeria? Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 May 2012 “Mobile money solutions will play a major role in integrating Nigeria’s huge informal economy, which is driven by small-scale farmers, traders, craftsmen and other types of small and medium size businesses, into the formal economy.”
Why attractive African cities are key to lure investment Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 May 2012 “The attractiveness of urban areas is one of the things investors look at before they make a decision on where to invest.”
