How Nomanini wants to replace airtime scratch cards Published by Kate Douglas on 5 August 2013 Nomanini is a South African based startup that has developed a prepaid airtime vending platform specifically for the African context.
Q&A: Unpacking Somaliland’s business potential Published by Kate Douglas on 1 August 2013 The Somaliland Development Corporation looks to bridge international investors and local community interests in Somaliland.
What companies need to know about doing business in Sudan Published by Kate Douglas on 1 August 2013 Sudan may not be a country that many foreign investors are rushing into, but with its geographic positioning for trade, and opportunities in agriculture and mining, the economy does hold potential for those willing to take on a challenge.
Burundi promoting its business opportunities to South African SMEs Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2013 Burundi is looking to position itself as a business and trade hub.
Meet the Boss: Saidi Juma, Mayor of Bujumbura, Burundi Published by Kate Douglas on 30 July 2013 “In the job of being a mayor, there are many challenges, which can make us work through the night.”
Accra – making a name for itself as one of Africa’s top business destinations Published by Kate Douglas on 26 July 2013 Ghana’s business hub and capital, Accra, has received considerable attention from foreign investors in recent years.
Gabon luring foreign companies through attractive incentives Published by Kate Douglas on 25 July 2013 Gabon is not known as one of the easiest business environments, but recent investments show that multinational companies are finding opportunities in the country of less than two million people.
Why business people should give Sierra Leone a second look Published by Kate Douglas on 18 July 2013 “One of the biggest challenges is the misconception about the state of insecurity, particularly for those who have never been to Sierra Leone.”
Hotel group sees opportunities in Africa’s emerging industrial towns Published by Kate Douglas on 17 July 2013 Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, with brands such as Radisson Blu, has identified a number of African cities with strong business potential.
The business behind financial inclusion in Africa for MasterCard Published by Kate Douglas on 15 July 2013 “Africa is on the move, and those that have the first mover advantage will definitely have a leg up,” said MasterCard’s sub-Saharan Africa division president.
Meet the Boss: Andrew McLachlan, VP, business development Africa, Carlson Rezidor Published by Kate Douglas on 12 July 2013 “I never give up and never ever surrender.”
Ghanaian entrepreneur describes how startups can benefit from accelerator programmes Published by Kate Douglas on 10 July 2013 Gerard Yitamkey, CEO and co-founder of Ahonya, explains how accelerator programmes can help startups.
How a South African digital company is tapping into the potential on the continent Published by Kate Douglas on 9 July 2013 Nicholas Durrant, MD of Bluegrass Digital, talks about doing business across the continent.
Diversifying trade could help Africa industrialise, says UN Published by Kate Douglas on 8 July 2013 Diversifying exports and increasing intra-Africa trade could help with the continent’s industrialisation.