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.
Google chairman Eric Schmidt shares his thoughts on Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 January 2013 Nigerians are a nation of entrepreneurs; while Nairobi has established itself as a technology hub, says Eric Schmidt, chairman of Google.
Six African companies with a shot at becoming global leaders Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 January 2013 Boston Consulting Group has identified six African companies that are shaping themselves into global champions.
How fast-food chain KFC addresses local cultures and tastes in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 January 2013 “A Zambian is as different to a Nigerian, as an Italian is different to a Russian, and people need to start to understand that.”
Three African private equity trends for 2013 Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 January 2013 Three key takeaways from Silk Invest’s outlook for private equity in Africa over the next 12 months and beyond.
$20 for an air ticket? How African low-cost carrier fastjet does it Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 January 2013 How we made it in Africa looks at how fastjet manages to charge its relatively cheap fares.
Publisher’s note: How we made it in Africa 2012 overview; plans for the new year Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 January 2013 How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz looks back at 2013, and discusses plans for the new year.
More to Mauritius than cocktails and turquoise waters Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 January 2013 How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz shares his thoughts on Mauritius.
