Commercial farming in the Congo not for the faint-hearted Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 October 2012 How we made it in Africa looks at how a group of South African farmers is establishing commercial agriculture in the Congo.
Why shortcuts won’t take you far in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 October 2012 International property investors and developers who think it is easier to build in Africa because of less regulation and lower standards, should think again.
Three ways to boost job creation in Africa through agriculture Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 October 2012 As countries develop, both the share and number of jobs in agriculture generally decline. Africa can, however, defy this trend.
Why SA’s Tiger Brands bought a stake in one of Aliko Dangote’s companies Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 October 2012 We look at why South African consumer goods giant Tiger Brands bought a 63.35% stake in Dangote Flour Mills.
Saving money and making friends: Why SABMiller is engaging local farmers Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 October 2012 By sourcing raw materials directly from farmers in Africa, beer producer SABMiller is cutting costs while also winning the support of local communities.
Navigating Africa’s diverse business cultures Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 October 2012 Even local African business people need to be aware of the various cultures and attitudes within their own regions.
African chains to drive the development of retail on continent Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 October 2012 Despite the recent entry of Walmart and clothing chains such as Zara and Gap, Africa is still not high on the agenda of most international retailers.
Proposed Nigerian reality show looking to lure the youth back to farming Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 September 2012 A Nigerian company, Hayzee Mind Concept, is planning to launch a reality show where contestants will have to demonstrate their farming skills.
What you should know about Africa’s young people Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 September 2012 Staying in touch with their friends via mobile phones; scheming ways on how to build the next Facebook; and football, football, football. These thoughts and activities seem to play a central role in the lives of many African youths.
Hotel developments in Africa – more business, less play Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 September 2012 Why the development and operation of business hotels is a better opportunity in Africa compared to leisure resorts.
Interview: The man behind Africa’s answer to the iPad and iPhone Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 September 2012 How we made it in Africa speaks to Vérone Mankou, the 26 year old entrepreneur behind the African designed Way-C tablet.
Can smallholder farmers transform Africa’s agricultural output? Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 September 2012 Mohit Arora, head of agriculture at Standard Bank Africa, believes small-scale farmers can play a central role in transforming Africa’s agricultural output.
Why a Green Revolution alone is not enough for Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 September 2012 “Simply increasing yields and land under cultivation could lead to a world where buying steak in Europe is cheap, while millions of Africans continue to go hungry or even starve.”
Five barriers to stable job creation in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 September 2012 There are a number of barriers preventing African businesses from growing and hiring.
