Fastjet Zimbabwe wants to capture bus travellers with low-cost flights Published by Kate Douglas on 30 October 2015 ‘We already have been designated by the Zimbabwean authorities to fly to three other countries – Malawi, South Africa and Botswana,’ says the group’s COO.
Bypassing costly road transport: Port operator looks into river transport in East Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 29 October 2015 DP World is currently talking with authorities in South Sudan about setting up a river port to transport containers along the White Nile to Lake Victoria.
‘There is money in townships’: South African grows IT business to 36 stores Published by Kate Douglas on 23 October 2015 ‘There is money in townships because the numbers are here. Even if Khayelitsha has 50% unemployment, there is a large population that is able to compensate for that.’
Meet the Boss: Amy Jadesimi, managing director, LADOL (Nigeria) Published by Kate Douglas on 22 October 2015 ‘Don’t imagine that just because you hear fantastic stories about people who drop out of school and make a fortune, and do things the easy way, that this is typical. It is far from typical.’
Emirates’ eyes fastened on Africa – an ‘underserved’ air transport market Published by Kate Douglas on 20 October 2015 The airline is growing in Africa, but is growth limited by protectionism of African national carriers?
Running a free zone in Nigeria: Q&A with LADOL’s managing director Published by Kate Douglas on 16 October 2015 ‘In Nigeria we could do with 10 or 15 LADOLs, providing different infrastructure for different business focuses.’
Start-up snapshot: Ordering meals online in Abuja, Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 15 October 2015 We talk to Biebele Somiari, Food-i-like’s co-founder, about launching and running the start-up.
Why the Dubai Chamber of Commerce is opening an office in Mozambique Published by Kate Douglas on 12 October 2015 The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry is looking to expand its physical presence in Africa.
Why R&B star Akon developed a financing model for solar energy in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 9 October 2015 We talk to Akon about his solar energy initiative in Africa.
Meet the Boss: Greg Ogbeifun, CEO, Starzs (Nigeria) Published by Kate Douglas on 8 October 2015 ‘I am prepared to set legacies and put succession plans in place so that there will be continuity after I am gone.’
Dragons’ Den victor on his online marketplace for South African florists Published by Kate Douglas on 7 October 2015 Q&A with Nicholas Wallander, the entrepreneur behind SA Florist.
Talking financing of African companies with Alkebulan Published by Kate Douglas on 6 October 2015 ‘I would say the biggest challenge companies face is the cost of finance.’
Why Barclays is investing in African fintech start-ups Published by Kate Douglas on 5 October 2015 ‘Many organisations and companies – especially financial institutions – are under threat from disruption.’
Competitiveness: South Africa makes U-turn, Rwanda keeps improving and Guinea loses Published by Kate Douglas on 4 October 2015 The World Economic Forum’s recently released Global Competitiveness Report 2015-2016 reveals how 37 African economies compete globally.
