Fashion store owner on recovering from the Westgate mall attack Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 February 2014 Last year’s terrorist attack in Kenya’s capital has had an adverse effect on businesses operating in the shopping centre.
US market offers growth potential for Ethiopian-based food manufacturer Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 February 2014 Mama Fresh Injera has teamed up with investors to increase its exports to the US and Europe.
Developers and homeowners revitalise Johannesburg’s inner city Published by Peter Cox on 3 February 2014 “Living in the city was a means to connect with people in an everyday, ordinary way,” says developer Dirk Bahmann.
‘Africa still in early stages of adopting technology,’ says IBM boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 January 2014 US firm IBM grows business in East Africa as more companies and governments start using technology.
US tractor maker takes creative approach to build its business in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 January 2014 A challenge for machinery manufacturers targeting Africa is that many farmers still use relatively primitive production techniques.
Kenyan coffee shop brands join forces to capture growing consumer market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 January 2014 Israeli-owned Artcaffé in joint venture with Kenyan coffee shop Dormans.
Farming and food in Africa and the battle over land, water and resource rights Published by Ruth Hall on 27 January 2014 “Investment in African farmers – rather than investment that dispossesses them – can produce ample, healthy and safe food.”
Common mistakes made by private equity firms in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 24 January 2014 While the potential exists for private equity managers to make great returns in Africa, so does the potential to make mistakes.
Five things on the Millennial wish list Published by Barry Salzberg on 24 January 2014 Barry Salzberg asks: What does the Millennial generation want to be when it grows up?
What Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote told the World Economic Forum in Davos Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 January 2014 Dangote shares his thoughts on entrepreneurship, investment and the free movement of people.
Taking on the Nollywood pirates Published by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on 22 January 2014 Piracy and distribution are issues that are hurting Nigeria’s successful film and music industry.
Consumer preferences in Africa a stew of nuance and complexity Published by Dianna Games on 21 January 2014 “Companies that fail to dig deep into the consumer psyche in African markets before making a move are bound to fail.”
Domino’s Pizza aiming to be the big cheese in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 20 January 2014 Expanding food brands across Nigeria involves customer education and investment in the supply chain.
Multinational brands need a change of strategy to attract African consumers Published by Staff Writer on 20 January 2014 Business models and marketing campaigns have shifted to focus on the informal economy.