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Oranjemund – Namibia’s new boom town?

Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 May 2013

Oranjemund’s economy could receive a significant boost if a new natural gas-to-power project goes ahead as planned.

How a South African furniture company found a new market in Ghana

Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 May 2013

At the start of 2010, Petersen’s – an 18-year-old South African-based wooden furniture company – was in a tight spot.

Eleni Gabre-Madhin’s next big idea: to build commodity exchanges across Africa

Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 May 2013

Eleni Gabre-Madhin, founder of the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange, is now aiming for bigger things.

Looking to enter Francophone Africa? Why Senegal might be a good option

Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 May 2013

“Francophone Africa is increasingly being viewed as a dynamic and exciting region to do business in.”

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Lagos could soon be Africa’s 13th biggest economy – equivalent to that of Ghana

Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 May 2013

Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, could soon have a US$45 billion economy.

Six things business people should know about Ghana

Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 May 2013

Kader Coulibaly, general manager at DHL Express in Ghana, shares his thoughts on the country’s business landscape and what companies need to do to be successful in this market.

Kenya’s peaceful election should boost business confidence

Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 May 2013

The fact that Kenya’s recent elections was conducted relatively peacefully should send a positive message to investors, says Alan Cassels, Kenya country manager of DHL.

Growth in pensions means good times ahead for Africa’s private equity industry

Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 May 2013

Africa’s private equity industry will be a major beneficiary of the growth in pension funds.

Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market

Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 May 2013

Coupled with strong economic growth over the past decade, Nigeria’s huge population presents many business opportunities for companies.

Is the African middle class really middle class?

Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 April 2013

Can somebody earning the equivalent of only $2 per day really be considered middle class?

East African hotel trends: More business people, conferences and Chinese tourists

Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 April 2013

How we made it in Africa talks to Rosemary Mugambi, sales and marketing director of Serena Hotels.

Entrepreneurship becoming a more respectable career choice in Africa

Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 April 2013

Entrepreneurs are gaining an increasing level of respect in Africa, according to a new report.

Why SABMiller’s cassava beer is a win-win for the company and small-scale farmers

Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 April 2013

SABMiller recently launched its second cassava beer in Africa.

Sim Shagaya’s ‘epic journey’ to make Konga.com Nigeria’s top online retailer

Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 April 2013

One person who knows all about the unique challenges of the Nigerian e-commerce market is Sim Shagaya, founder of Konga.com.

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