Nigeria vs SA: GDP is not everything, says Martyn Davies Published by Kate Douglas on 10 April 2014 Analyst says it is important to look at the bigger picture of Nigeria’s new label as top economy in Africa.
‘Mobile money has moved from this new thing into an industry,’ says MasterCard Published by Kate Douglas on 9 April 2014 Some 70% of world’s active mobile money users are in sub-Saharan Africa.
Off the beaten track: Business lessons from building bamboo bikes Published by Kate Douglas on 8 April 2014 Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative co-founder Bernice Dapaah speaks about the challenges of starting a business.
Is South Africa still considered the gateway into Africa? Yay or nay? Published by Kate Douglas on 4 April 2014 KPMG economist talks about South Africa’s value as an entry point for business in Africa.
Every1Mobile creating and connecting communities of mobile phone users Published by Kate Douglas on 3 April 2014 Every1Mobile provides users with content, products and services to help them fast track into the formal economy.
Black Like Me founder Herman Mashaba’s advice for entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 2 April 2014 ‘If you are going into business you must understand the consequences,’ says prominent South African businessman.
Investing in startups: Why back the jockey and not the horse? Published by Kate Douglas on 1 April 2014 Seed fund 88mph invests in tech entrepreneurs who show promise.
Young developer looks to take Joburg’s Maboneng Precinct model to Ghana Published by Kate Douglas on 31 March 2014 “The idea is to create a mixed-use development by recycling an old building in an old downtown area.”
Why formal trade in Africa lags, while informal prospers Published by Kate Douglas on 28 March 2014 “Informal flows are extraordinarily developed and actually very good at getting to market.”
Meet the Boss: Herman Mashaba, founder, Black Like Me Published by Kate Douglas on 27 March 2014 “As much as I do use my instinct, I also take calculated risks,” says South African businessman.
Ethiopian spice exporter discovers new markets in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 March 2014 With clients around the world and across Africa, Feed Green Ethiopia Exports is seeing business success.
Five ways Africa can become a global force in farming Published by Kate Douglas on 25 March 2014 With its land and water resources, Africa has the potential to feed itself and become an exporter.
The growth of Africa’s millionaires is likely understated, says Standard Bank Published by Kate Douglas on 24 March 2014 The bank is seeing a growing number of high net worth individuals in many countries across the continent.
The ‘absurdity’ of manufacturing in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 20 March 2014 African cocoa farmers see tiny portion of profits from finished products.
