Why the growth of modern retail should be good news to African farmers Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 June 2013 The growth of supermarkets and restaurant chains across Africa is opening up opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs.
Talking business with Kenyan fast food franchise boss Azam Samanani Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 June 2013 “The market that is growing fastest in Kenya is the middle class and that is what everyone is looking at.”
‘Zimbabwe is picking up, but business people need patience’ Published by Kate Douglas on 12 June 2013 “The Zimbabwean retail sector is actually booming at the moment. There is a huge amount happening,” says Marc Sternberg, MD of Spark ATM Systems.
New golf resort catering for ‘aspirational’ Kenyans Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 June 2013 “Everybody here is aspirational; they want to have nice clothes, drive the best cars and eat at the top restaurants.”
Isis Nyong’o talks about investing in African tech start-ups Published by Kate Douglas on 10 June 2013 “I’m always on the lookout for start-ups which have gained traction with end-users and are focused on learning.”
Getting Africa to flourish Published by Cherice Smith on 10 June 2013 Africa has vast resources, but the continent’s economy struggles to prosper. Is this because of a lack of knowledge, leadership and management skills?
Chemical company boss explains why he sees growth coming from Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 10 June 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Bertus Coetzee, MD of Dolphin Bay, a South African-based manufacturer of wood preservative chemicals.
The business of Africa Published by Njeri Rionge on 7 June 2013 “The phase that most Africans are in now is the transformation from ‘trader’ to ‘businessman’,” writes Njeri Rionge.
How SleepOut CEO Johann Jenson traded a secure UN job for the start-up world Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 June 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Johann Jenson, co-founder of Kenyan accommodation website SleepOut.com.
Ranked: Sub-Saharan Africa’s top five shopping centres Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 June 2013 The top five shopping centres in sub-Saharan Africa, based on their attractiveness for international tenants.
African youth hungry for connectivity Published by Jonathan Kalan on 5 June 2013 For millions of unemployed yet tech-savvy youth across Africa, increased connectivity is bringing tremendous opportunities.
Ten African countries to explore on your next business trip Published by Kate Douglas on 5 June 2013 The most recommended African countries for extension of business trips.
Can African smallholder farmers grow for export markets? Published by Michael Hoevel and Bruce McNamer on 4 June 2013 While much of Africa’s trade in the near future is likely to be for regional markets, export markets also offer potential for high-value returns.
High operating costs impact customer service in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 4 June 2013 High operating costs in emerging countries are arguably the biggest factor inhibiting the proper servicing of consumers.
