‘Inclusive business is the key to Africa’s economic growth’ Published by Staff Writer on 2 July 2013 “Africa needs to re-dream business, including more people, encouraging people to be more economically active and redistributing wealth in novel ways.”
Out of Africa: social media lessons from the developing world Published by Bisi Lamikanra on 1 July 2013 So how has Nigeria’s biggest and most profitable bank transformed into a social media leader?
‘There is a buzz about Africa today and the gains are tangible’ Published by V Shankar on 1 July 2013 In conversations addressing the growth of emerging market champions, it will be increasingly difficult to discount Africa as a key player.
Room for trade growth between Africa’s two economic powerhouses Published by Kate Douglas on 28 June 2013 According to research by Standard Bank, there is substantial room for growth in trade between South Africa and Nigeria.
Is the private sector to blame for cargo sitting for so long in African ports? Published by Gael Raballand on 28 June 2013 Cargo delays have often been blamed on governments. However, the private sector might hold some responsibility.
US companies remain significant players on the African continent Published by Charlie Pistorius on 28 June 2013 “US firms in Africa remain steadfast and are still the benchmark in many (if not most) sectors.”
Investors continue to see opportunities in Africa’s food industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 June 2013 It seems like business people continue to see food production as a lucrative opportunity in Africa.
Emerging Africa: How the global economy’s ‘last frontier’ can prosper and matter Published by Kingsley Moghalu on 26 June 2013 “Africa has no automatic future. The continent will have a future that it shapes by itself.”
Stevia: a sweetener for Kenyan exporters – and farmers’ pockets Published by Kim Lewis on 25 June 2013 A natural sweetener is providing Kenyan farmers with an opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing supply chain that includes several other countries from around the world.
Africa’s Banker of the Year explains his decision to open a bank in Mozambique Published by Kate Douglas on 21 June 2013 “A lot of people were quite confused with my decision,” says João Figueiredo.
Africa’s agribusiness industry continues to attract private equity interest Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 June 2013 Two recent private equity deals in Africa’s agribusiness and food sectors show that investors continue to see opportunities in these industries.
Improving Ghana’s business climate Published by Elikem Kuenyehia on 20 June 2013 “International press coverage tends to overemphasise the positives and downplay the real challenges Ghanaian entrepreneurs face.”
Coffee shop brand, vida e caffé, says their next stop is Ghana Published by Kate Douglas on 19 June 2013 Grant Dutton, MD of South African coffee shop chain, vida e caffé, talks about the potential he sees in other African countries.
Is Rwanda the next big thing in Africa? Published by Mohammad Amin on 17 June 2013 Over the last few years, a lot of optimism has been built around Rwanda being the next big thing in Africa.
