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.”
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.
Meet the Boss: Ajen Sita, CEO, Ernst & Young Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 April 2013 “I have learned that one of the secrets of success is to surround myself with a strong team and people who are smarter than me.”
Meet the Boss: Ravi Pokhriyal, West Africa head, Olam International Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 April 2013 “Throughout my career, I have put lot of emphasis on building my teams and getting them involved in decision making.”
Eight things you should know about your company’s young employees Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 April 2013 Insight into today’s 20-somethings’ expectations from the workplace.
