Meet the Boss: Paul Muhato, MD, Engen Petroleum (Tanzania) Published by Kate Douglas on 7 April 2016 ‘A positive attitude will capitalise the smallest opportunity.’
What will South Africa’s second stock exchange do differently and who will it target? Published by Kate Douglas on 5 April 2016 ZAR X plans to offer investors and companies an alternative to the well-entrenched Johannesburg Stock Exchange – which has monopolised the market for years.
Want to be a ‘champion’ company in Africa? Help the continent diversify Published by Kate Douglas on 1 April 2016 ‘What is the new political economy of value-add in Africa? I think companies who figure that out will be the real, new champions of the continent.’
ASKY Airlines CEO on what it takes to successfully run an African carrier Published by Kate Douglas on 31 March 2016 ‘It is a very challenging environment, not only for foreign carriers, but especially for African carriers.’
Discovering Abidjan on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum Published by Kate Douglas on 30 March 2016 ‘I have heard Abidjan referred to as the Paris of Africa.’ Our journalist Kate Douglas reflects on her recent visit to Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital.
Meet the Boss: Partheeban Theodore, country head, Olam Côte d’Ivoire Published by Kate Douglas on 30 March 2016 ‘There is no reason to look beyond the continent. Every single opportunity exists here.’
Five key thoughts that came out of the 2016 Africa CEO Forum Published by Kate Douglas on 24 March 2016 The Africa CEO Forum saw a number of business leaders and policy makers come together to discuss how Africa can keep moving forward in the face of today’s global economic challenges.
Meet the Boss: Henok Teferra, CEO, ASKY Airlines Published by Kate Douglas on 23 March 2016 ‘Being an airline CEO is like being a baby because you wake up every three hours with this or that issue.’
Aliko Dangote on why he is still investing in Africa, despite downturn Published by Kate Douglas on 22 March 2016 ‘Hard times also bring opportunities.’
Truworths, Shoprite and Massmart: How South African retailers are doing in rest of continent Published by Kate Douglas on 18 March 2016 In light of recently released financial results, we look at how three South African retailers are viewing their operations in the rest of the continent.
Two brothers build substantial business by targeting marginalised migrants Published by Kate Douglas on 18 March 2016 Hello Group is a South African company that has built a successful business by serving millions of marginalised people. We talk to one of the founders about how they did it.
The Cape Town sisters who started the Airbnb for events Published by Kate Douglas on 15 March 2016 Moira Johnston and Nicky Rosin share how they started EventRoom, an easy-to-use online marketplace where users can shop for both commercial and private event venues.
Businesswoman on taking risks and thinking outside the box Published by Kate Douglas on 14 March 2016 ‘One of the things that has made me successful is I’m not scared to say what I do,’ says property and education entrepreneur, Delia Cupido.
Côte d’Ivoire overtakes Nigeria as best bet for investors in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 10 March 2016 Nielsen’s Africa Prospects Indicators report shows Côte d’Ivoire has taken the leading position in terms of investors’ overall outlook for opportunities.