Lagos could soon be Africa’s 13th biggest economy – equivalent to that of Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 May 2013 Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, could soon have a US$45 billion economy.
Made in Africa: building strong brands on the continent Published by Osiame Molefe on 17 May 2013 How can Africa tap into local innovation to launch globally recognised brands?
Focus on smaller infrastructure projects, says General Electric Africa boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 May 2013 African countries should focus on building smaller infrastructure projects that require less financing.
An African consumer revolution needs African leaders Published by Frank Braeken on 15 May 2013 “I can accept that many Africans don’t have much money. I can’t accept they are any less sophisticated consumers.”
Tony Elumelu outlines the case for Africapitalism Published by Tony Elumelu on 14 May 2013 “Private sector development has a much greater potential to improve self-sufficiency and prosperity than charity.”
Energy in Africa: a brighter future Published by Tamsin Jones on 14 May 2013 During a session at the recent World Economic Forum on Africa, held in Cape Town, experts discussed the latest developments in addressing the continent’s energy infrastructure constraints.
Not everyone sees Africa as an attractive investment destination Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 May 2013 Companies who are not currently doing business in Africa perceive it as the least attractive investment destination in the world.
Thinking outside the box: an innovative solution for Africa’s infrastructure woes Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2013 “The biggest threat to Africa is not invasion by neighbours; it is poverty.”
‘The cost of entry into Africa will be higher in the future’ Published by Gerald Mahinda on 10 May 2013 Gerald Mahinda, managing director of Brandhouse, shares his thoughts on how to be successful in Africa’s consumer markets.
The big potential in African smallholders Published by Pat Devenish on 9 May 2013 A strong relationship with smallholder farmers is central to Seed Co’s approach.
Growth in pensions means good times ahead for Africa’s private equity industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 May 2013 Africa’s private equity industry will be a major beneficiary of the growth in pension funds.
Executing winning strategies in Africa Published by Kennedy Bungane on 7 May 2013 There is always discussion about risk and reward in Africa – how to move away from perceived risk to actually objectively understand what risk you’ve got.
How top businessman Ashish J. Thakkar approaches investment in Africa Published by Ashish J Thakkar on 6 May 2013 “I believe that the real opportunities lie in creating new businesses.”
Can investors access Africa’s growth simply by investing in its stock markets? Published by Kate Douglas on 3 May 2013 A new report looks at the various investment opportunities for those seeking returns from Africa’s growth story.