Viewpoint: The case for mixing faith and business in Africa Published by Lauri Elliott on 15 July 2012 There is an under-tapped channel to catalyse trade and economic development in Africa. It has existed for hundreds of years.
Why there is no perfect person for a job, and why the team is everything Published by Cobus Oosthuizen on 15 July 2012 In the pursuit of management excellence, most companies focus their search on finding the ‘right person’. In so doing, they become preoccupied with the qualifications, experience and achievements of individuals.
Ten insightful quotes on doing business in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 14 July 2012 Every week How we made it in Africa speaks to numerous business people who are successfully operating on the continent. Here are some of the highlights from our recent articles.
Eight things you should know about frontier market investment Published by Claude Harding on 12 July 2012 “The most compelling reason to invest in frontier markets is their long-term growth potential.”
South African entrepreneur talks about his road to the top Published by Kate Douglas on 10 July 2012 “Success is something that you never really obtain because the goals keep moving and the challenges keep growing.”
Entrepreneurship: Instinct or learned behaviour? Published by Cobus Oosthuizen on 9 July 2012 An instinct is an inborn pattern of behaviour that occurs in response to specific stimuli.
Want to invest in African agribusiness? Nine specific opportunities Published by Femi Adewunmi on 5 July 2012 There has been much talk about the potential for investment in Africa’s agribusiness and food industries. But what are the particular opportunities?
Want an easy entry into Africa? Partner with established players Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 July 2012 For those looking to expand to Africa, one way to enter the market could be through providing services to companies already on the ground.
Want an investor for your business? Seven housecleaning tips for success Published by Adrian Dommisse on 26 June 2012 Many businesses, especially in the technology sector, are started with the idea of selling them one day.
Four reasons why foreign investors fail in Africa Published by Lwandile Qokweni on 22 June 2012 Many foreign investors have learnt the hard way that regurgitating previous strategies are not viable when planning for Africa.
Eight South African entrepreneurs share their secrets to success Published by Claude Harding on 20 June 2012 A selection of South African entrepreneurs reveal how they managed to overcome the challenges of building a successful business.
Eight JSE-listed stocks that will give you exposure to the rest of Africa Published by Claude Harding on 13 June 2012 Are you looking to profit from the Africa growth story, but don’t feel like setting up your own business in the Congo?
Want to buy a company in Africa? Advice from an expert Published by Claude Harding on 4 June 2012 Thushen Govender, head of business development at Tiger Brands, shares some insights into how the company manages its African growth strategy.
Where to invest in Africa Published by Celeste Fauconnier on 17 May 2012 The case for investing in Africa has been widely made. The continent is booming and offers a largely untapped market, which is evident when seeing businesses investing widely in sub-Saharan Africa.