Pace of new property developments in Africa could pick up Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 July 2012 How we made it in Africa talks to Kevin Teeroovengadum, a director for real estate at Actis, about the trends in the continent’s property industry.
British fashion retailer Topshop launches pop-up store in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 July 2012 UK-based fashion retailer Topshop on Thursday launched its first pop-up shop in Africa.
Seeing potential in Ghana’s oil boom town Takoradi Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 July 2012 Despite Takoradi’s newfound importance, property developers and retailers have still not fully capitalised on the opportunities.
Business lessons from Jack Parow Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 July 2012 How we made it in Africa talks to popular South African rap artist Jack Parow about the secrets to success in the music business and how he invests his money.
‘There is a lot of optimism in the air,’ says FNB Mozambique CEO Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 July 2012 Mozambique has transformed from a basket case to one of the world’s most rapidly expanding economies, with growth expected to average around 8% a year.
‘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?
