Interview: Thinking about Africa’s middle class Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 August 2011 French photographer Philippe Sibelly shares his thoughts on Africa’s middle class and the continent’s business environment.
Interview: Why FNB decided to enter the Tanzanian market Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 August 2011 South Africa’s FNB recently started with operations in Tanzania. How we made it in Africa asks CEO Richard Hudson about how the bank plans to crack this new market.
Oil could transform Namibia into an economy like Norway Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 August 2011 Potential crude oil resources off the coast of Namibia could have a considerable impact on the country that has a population of just over 2 million.
SA’s nationalisation debate not chasing away Indian investment Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2011 The current debate surrounding the nationalisation of South African mines is not scaring away Indian investors.
South Africa’s townships offering untapped business opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2011 South Africa’s low-income township areas are presenting large corporates with untapped business opportunities.
DRC not an easy environment, but opportunities abound Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 July 2011 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is not a market for small businesses without the capital to do adequate research and afford the country’s high operating costs.
Africa’s grand free trade area and what it will mean for business Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 July 2011 African leaders last month gathered to get the ball rolling on a grand free trade area of 26 countries with a combined population of nearly 600 million people.
Mauritian firms finding a niche in high-end products Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 July 2011 Mauritian manufacturing firms, especially those in the clothing and textiles sector, have carved out a niche for themselves in high-end, quality products.
Interview: We speak to the MD of McDonald’s South Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 July 2011 How made it in Africa talks to the managing director of McDonald’s South Africa, Greg Solomon.
Meet the Boss: Tadesse Tessema, Holland Car, Ethiopia Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 July 2011 ‘Meet the Boss’ is How we made it in Africa’s new interview series, where we pose the same 10 questions to CEOs and executives across the continent.
Producers thinking outside of the box with British-Nigerian family sitcom Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 July 2011 Two young entrepreneurial TV producers are following an unconventional route in pursuit of their dream to produce a successful sitcom.
Get in tune with the rhythms of Africa, says Shoprite chairman Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 July 2011 Africa has its own idiosyncrasies and business people need to understand the environment, says Christo Wiese, chairman of South Africa-based Shoprite Holdings.
Diageo boss calls for balanced reporting on Africa’s opportunities and risks Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 July 2011 It is important for the media to paint an accurate picture of Africa’s business environment, both the opportunities and risks, says Nick Blazquez, president of Diageo Africa.
Nigeria should not be importing fertiliser, says billionaire businessman Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 July 2011 “There is no reason why Nigeria should be importing fertiliser,” believes Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group.
