Mango targeting Nigerian women with high street fashion Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 February 2011 Spanish fashion retailer Mango aims to have a presences in each of Nigeria’s major cities.
African software developers making their mark Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 February 2011 Perceptions of Africa as a continent of poverty and despair are being challenged by the day. A global software development competition has received more entries from Africa than any other continent.
Many banks still see African agriculture as “high risk” Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 February 2011 We talk to Jacques Taylor, Standard Bank’s director for agricultural banking, about the Bank’s strategy for servicing the continent’s agriculture sector.
Can southern Sudan become a serious business destination? Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 January 2011 With few industries and almost non-existent infrastructure, southern Sudan presents both opportunities and challenges for business people and investors.
Nigerian golf tournament looking to attract Ernie Els, Retief Goosen Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 January 2011 Some of the world’s best golfers, including Colin Montgomerie, Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, might play in a tournament in Nigeria next year.
Looking to do business in south Sudan? We speak to one of the experts Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 January 2011 Many business people are looking at opportunities in southern Sudan. How we made it in Africa interviews one of the experts on doing business in the region.
Hotel operator pursuing opportunities in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 January 2011 “We look at Nigeria as almost a continent within a continent.”
Top 10 African countries on Facebook Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 January 2011 Data published by Socialbakers.com reveals that Africa currently has just over 22 million Facebook users.
Africa’s investment comeback to gather pace in 2011 Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 January 2011 “Trading volumes at African stock exchanges and international buying enjoyed a significant uptick in the final quarter of 2010.”
Investors eyeing opportunities in southern Sudan Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 January 2011 “Smart investors, savvy analysts and individuals familiar with emerging markets know that southern Sudan is poised to become Africa’s next best bet.”
Foreign investors still negative about Africa, says MTN CEO Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 January 2011 Many foreign investors with large amounts of capital at their disposal still hold a negative view of Africa although the situation is improving.
International hotel operators getting serious about Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 December 2010 “All the big brands are now focused on Africa,” says Andrew McLachlan, Rezidor’s vice president of business development for Africa.
Agri focus: World Food Prize winner Monty Jones talks to us Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 December 2010 Dr Monty Jones, one of TIME magazine’s most influential people for 2007, talks to Jaco Maritz about a broad range of issues currently affecting Africa’s agriculture sector.
The reasons why Astral Foods decided to boost its investment in Zambia Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 December 2010 Astral Foods recently opened a broiler breeding farm and hatchery in Zambia. Jaco Maritz talks to Astral’s Roedolf Steenkamp about Zambia’s poultry industry.
