Expats likely to receive a higher hardship allowance in Bangui than Port Louis Published by Kate Douglas on 10 December 2012 Port Louis has been ranked as the African city with the best quality of living for expats.
Five regulatory barriers undermining intra-African food trade Published by Kate Douglas on 10 December 2012 Africa, with 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, still has to import a large percentage of its food in order to feed its rapidly growing population.
Power woman Gugu Msibi shares her thoughts on leadership Published by Kate Douglas on 6 December 2012 “I found that just knowing everything that is happening around you and keeping your mind agile has always given me the competitive edge.”
Lights, camera, action! How Nollywood is boosting travel in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 4 December 2012 Nollywood, Nigeria’s enormous film industry, is boosting intra-regional tourism and travel in Africa.
How to profit from Africa’s different consumer groups Published by Kate Douglas on 2 December 2012 A recent report reveals some interesting consumer behaviour trends that can help retailers better understand the needs of their African customers.
Meet the Boss: Ronnie Krüger, CEO, Powertech Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 29 November 2012 Ronnie Krüger is the CEO of Powertech Africa, a supplier of electronic and electrical equipment.
Starwood CEO explains why he wants to build more hotels in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 28 November 2012 “We like to say that we will enter markets before it is even obvious that we should be there because by the time it is obvious, we want to be up and running.”
Winning as one. Why Powertech consolidated its African operations Published by Kate Douglas on 27 November 2012 How we made it in Africa talks to Powertech Africa CEO Ronnie Krüger about why the company decided to consolidate its various divisions into one offering.
Enter the iShack, a possible answer to improving Africa’s slums Published by Kate Douglas on 26 November 2012 It is estimated that seven million South Africans live in shacks in the country’s many “squatter camps” located around all major cities.
Young Nigerian talks about starting out in the fashion industry Published by Kate Douglas on 23 November 2012 How we made it in Africa talks to Akintola Akindele, founder of Bandit Urban Clothing – a new, youthful, urban, fashion brand in Nigeria.
How did Africa get to where it is today? Published by Kate Douglas on 21 November 2012 It is undeniable that Africa is beginning to find its feet, and starting to run… fast. Once called ‘a hopeless continent’, Africa is now referred to as ‘the last investment frontier’.
Five transport infrastructure projects due to start in East Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 20 November 2012 As East Africa starts to see more investment coming in, the region has undertaken a number of projects aimed at improving its transportation infrastructure.
Are South African firms guilty of arrogance in rest of continent? Published by Kate Douglas on 19 November 2012 “I think a lot of South African companies – dare I say it – have a bit of arrogance where they think that what works here in South Africa is going to work elsewhere.”
How to get ahead in business: advice from Africa’s top business people Published by Kate Douglas on 16 November 2012 Eleven words of wisdom for entrepreneurs, as imparted by some of the continent’s leading business people.