Online grocery shopping still not big in South Africa, but retailers should prepare Published by Kate Douglas on 17 January 2013 South Africa is lagging behind in terms of online grocery shopping despite having a developed and competitive retail landscape.
Ghanaian entrepreneur Elikem Kuenyehia talks about his rise to the top Published by Kate Douglas on 16 January 2013 “Dare to dream but don’t dream unless you are willing to live your dream.”
Talking business with the man behind Tanzanian startup Bongo Live Published by Kate Douglas on 14 January 2013 “The time is now to be the pioneer and grab the opportunity,” says tech startup entrepreneur.
Interview: The business of developing solar energy projects in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 11 January 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Stephen Mullennix, senior vice president of US-based renewable energy firm SolarReserve.
Strategies Nigerian companies use to attract and retain top employees Published by Kate Douglas on 10 January 2013 Africa’s skills shortage means that companies have to increasingly up their game in attracting and retaining top employees.
Tax incentives in South Africa aim to encourage investment in innovation Published by Kate Douglas on 9 January 2013 Tax benefits for investment in research and development could help boost South Africa’s economy.
Will we be seeing slower growth in remittances to Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 7 January 2013 The last decade saw a strong growth in remittances into sub-Saharan Africa. Remittances are estimated to reach close to US$30 billion in 2015.
Five reasons why companies and small-scale farmers are not in business together Published by Kate Douglas on 4 January 2013 While it is mutually beneficial for companies and smallholders to do business together, they face a number of challenges.
How the African diaspora is contributing to the continent’s growth story Published by Kate Douglas on 24 December 2012 How we made it in Africa talks to Jonathan Howard, CEO of the Business Council for Africa.
Entrepreneurship is a tool for solving problems, says Dropifi CEO Published by Kate Douglas on 20 December 2012 David Osei, co-founder and CEO of Dropifi, talks innovation and entrepreneurship.
Why resilience is key to making it in the film and TV business in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 18 December 2012 With over 25 years experience, Carolyn Carew tells How we made it in Africa what it takes to make it in the film and TV business.
Why Africa’s agribusiness sector holds potential for private equity Published by Kate Douglas on 13 December 2012 The African Agriculture Fund, managed by Phatisa, provides equity funding to companies operating in the food production value chain.
Majority of African MBA students in the West plan to return to the continent Published by Kate Douglas on 12 December 2012 Seventy per cent of Africans currently studying towards an MBA at leading Western business schools will return to the continent to work after graduation.
Ethiopia’s soleRebels footwear brand takes on the Asian market Published by Kate Douglas on 11 December 2012 Ethiopia’s soleRebels footwear brand was recently featured in the December edition of the Chinese Vogue alongside well established brands such as Armani, Chanel, Gucci and Valentino.