Five tips to success: Standard Bank’s Africa head gives advice on leading a team Published by Kate Douglas on 4 October 2013 Zweli Manyathi shares his business insight.
How Nairobi terrorist attack will affect Kenya’s tourism industry Published by Kate Douglas on 3 October 2013 Economist expects tourist numbers to drop after recent Westgate Mall attack in Kenya.
Lagos could accommodate at least 20 shopping malls, says property developer Published by Kate Douglas on 2 October 2013 Property developers focus on growing shopping malls across Nigeria.
Meet the Boss: Hakeem Ogunniran, managing director, UPDC (Nigeria) Published by Kate Douglas on 1 October 2013 “The majority of Nigerians are good people, entrepreneurs who are hardworking and wanting to make a success out of life.”
The dos and don’ts of networking Published by Kate Douglas on 30 September 2013 Successful networking relies upon promoting your personal brand. Robyn Young shares her tips.
There is a first mover advantage in francophone Africa, says expert Published by Kate Douglas on 12 September 2013 French-speaking African countries offer just as much investment potential as their English-speaking counterparts.
Meet the Boss: Holden Marshall, managing director, Resilient Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 10 September 2013 “I don’t take things personally – if they work, they work, if they don’t, they don’t.”
Africa needs to increase its productivity to feed itself, says agribusiness boss Published by Kate Douglas on 9 September 2013 Africa has the resources to become the “food basket of the future”.
Meet the Boss: Kura Chihota, CEO, Ascendant Property Fund Published by Kate Douglas on 6 September 2013 “Do what you can with what you have, where you are.”
Niger and DRC: Frustrating environments with untapped retail potential Published by Kate Douglas on 5 September 2013 Retail growth opportunities in some African countries are restricted by regulatory and political situations.
Dream big: Have a global vision from the start, says manufacturing boss Published by Kate Douglas on 4 September 2013 “I believe entrepreneurs are the drummers of any society and determine the rhythm of a country’s economy.”
Be the boss and not the mother in your business, advises entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 3 September 2013 A South African couple turned a crippling experience into a good business opportunity.
iROKO co-founder explains why he is investing in Nigeria’s internet space Published by Kate Douglas on 3 September 2013 The number of internet startups in Nigeria is growing, and show potential for investment.
Property development in Africa holds great potential but you need to know the risks Published by Kate Douglas on 2 September 2013 While Africa holds great potential for commercial property development, the industry faces many challenges.
