GDP forecasts for four rapid-growth markets in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 25 October 2013 EY report forecasts growth rates for Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa.
African Land Investments to buy shopping malls and office complexes Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 October 2013 “It was high time for somebody to set up a venture or a company that is going to be looking at acquiring completed properties.”
Understanding local payment methods is the key to African e-commerce success Published by Staff Writer on 25 October 2013 Nigeria’s Interswitch Verve and M-Pesa in Kenya are mobile payment systems online merchants need to know how to use.
Africa’s ‘glass with attitude’ Published by Mark Mobius on 24 October 2013 Diamonds continue to be an important resource and source of wealth in many African countries.
Climbing value chains: Options for African policy makers Published by Jean-Guy Afrika on 23 October 2013 There are opportunities for African firms to integrate into regional and global value chains.
Ghanaian businessman leaves European banking job to return home Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 October 2013 Samuel Waterberg returned to Ghana to “contribute to the development of my country”.
Report: How African companies manage their human talent Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 October 2013 Finding and keeping high quality talent poses a challenge to companies operating in African countries.
Four steps to entering sub-Saharan Africa’s food industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 October 2013 Rabobank advises investors looking to enter the food processing and packaging industry.
Interview: Dangote Group president and CEO Aliko Dangote Published by PwC on 17 October 2013 “The potential for growth is there. We need to transform this potential into reality.”
The model behind combining e-commerce with print media products Published by Kate Douglas on 16 October 2013 Online shopping adds value to advertising spend on Media24’s print publications.
Africa: Continent of advertising opportunity Published by Staff Writer on 16 October 2013 “The vast majority of people will experience the internet for the first time on a small feature phone.”
Keeping it in the family: Manu Chandaria on the value of family ties in business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 October 2013 From its small start, Comcraft Group is now a global group of companies.
DRC plans significant investments in power generation and agriculture Published by Peter Clottey on 15 October 2013 The DRC’s planned energy project is also aimed at alleviating poverty and aiding industrialisation.
It’s Africa’s turn for investment, but where in Africa is best? Published by KPMG Africa on 14 October 2013 Regional trade coalitions may make doing business in African countries a little easier,