Africa’s urbanisation: making sense of the numbers Published by Tielman Nieuwoudt on 16 July 2013 “In Africa, population estimates don’t always tell the full story,” writes Tielman Nieuwoudt, principal at The Supply Chain Lab.
How South Africa’s business leaders are working with the government Published by Thero Setiloane on 15 July 2013 South Africa emerged from apartheid almost 20 years ago, but lately has been straining under the weight of expectations.
Fast food’s final frontier: the environmental, social and governance issues Published by Mike Davies on 15 July 2013 Sub-Saharan Africa has been described as the “final frontier” of the quick service restaurant industry.
The business behind financial inclusion in Africa for MasterCard Published by Kate Douglas on 15 July 2013 “Africa is on the move, and those that have the first mover advantage will definitely have a leg up,” said MasterCard’s sub-Saharan Africa division president.
From refugee camps to parties – why tents are big business in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 July 2013 Asim Shah, CEO of Tarpo Industries, talks about the tent manufacturing business.
Talking farming with Fairtrade Africa head James Mwai Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 July 2013 “There are consumers who are now more aware of the sustainability of their food.”
Africa needs double digit growth to catch up with rest of world, says Arnold Ekpe Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 July 2013 Is Africa only looking attractive because many other parts of the world are doing so poorly?
How a South African digital company is tapping into the potential on the continent Published by Kate Douglas on 9 July 2013 Nicholas Durrant, MD of Bluegrass Digital, talks about doing business across the continent.
The difference between African and Asian consumers Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 July 2013 African consumer behaviour is very different from that in Asia.
Tony Elumelu: ‘The age of aid is ending – it is now time for the private sector to lead’ Published by Tony Elumelu on 8 July 2013 Last week was the first time, in my memory, that a US president came to Africa with investment at the top of his agenda.
Diversifying trade could help Africa industrialise, says UN Published by Kate Douglas on 8 July 2013 Diversifying exports and increasing intra-Africa trade could help with the continent’s industrialisation.
Rupu CEO explains how they built a successful e-commerce business in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 July 2013 Ben Maina sits at the helm of a business that has been described as the Groupon of Kenya.
Three new trends that will impact Nigeria over the coming months Published by Anna Rosenberg on 4 July 2013 Technological and political developments are forcing companies to adjust strategies for long-term growth.
Entrepreneur Ashish J. Thakkar calls Donald Trump’s comments on Africa ‘ignorant’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 July 2013 One of Africa’s most successful entrepreneurs has locked horns on Twitter with American businessman Donald Trump.
