African low-cost airline fastjet unveils new branding Published by Claude Harding on 9 November 2012 Africa’s new low-cost airline fastjet, backed by easyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou, this week unveiled its new logo.
Nigeria and Angola increasingly important markets for South African wine Published by Kate Douglas on 8 November 2012 How we made it in Africa speaks to Matome Mbatha, market manager for the Americas and Africa at Wines of South Africa.
Five things you should know about East Africa’s massive gas discoveries Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 November 2012 Large gas discoveries off the East African coastline could be a major economic boost. However, prosperity is by no means a given.
Silicon Savannah: Time to grow up? Published by Jonathan Kalan on 6 November 2012 It’s raining in the Silicon Savannah, and unlike Nairobi’s unbearable traffic problem, no app has emerged promising to stop it.
Many entrepreneurs, but not enough wealth Published by Kate Douglas on 5 November 2012 Malik Fal, MD of Omidyar Network Africa, says necessity entrepreneurs don’t create enough surplus wealth to lift large communities out of poverty.
How land deals with foreign investors can actually benefit African farmers Published by Claude Harding on 4 November 2012 African governments should use the proceeds from land leased to foreign investors to subsidise the cost to local farmers of modernising their farming methods.
BofA Merrill Lynch regional head talks about Africa’s business environment Published by Kate Douglas on 2 November 2012 Leslie Maasdorp shares his thoughts on the challenges that Africa needs to address.
MTN still sees growth potential in Nigeria, over 10 years later Published by Kate Douglas on 1 November 2012 “Our view is that there continues to be very significant growth potential. It is the largest market in Africa. It will very soon be the largest economy in Africa.”
A global rush for Africa’s land: risks and opportunities Published by Mthuli Ncube on 31 October 2012 In most African countries, the urgent need for development in agriculture and the lack of fiscal space to support capital intensive projects has facilitated large-scale land deals.
Microsoft South Africa: “Flexibility is at the core of our working environment” Published by Kate Douglas on 30 October 2012 How we made it in Africa asks Linda Kok, Microsoft South Africa’s human resources lead, what it takes to be a top employer in Africa.
Palm oil is coming home to Africa Published by Ranveer Chauhan on 30 October 2012 Ranveer Chauhan, managing director and global head of palm at agribusiness company Olam, looks at the case for sustainable palm oil production in Africa.
How the West is winning Ghana through fashion and fast food Published by Cordie Aziz on 29 October 2012 “Each day, I am amazed about how American the life in Accra is,” says Cordie Aziz, an American who moved to Ghana over a year ago.
Managers: the missing link in the African growth story Published by Jonathan Cook and Rebecca Harrison on 29 October 2012 If Africa is to capitalise on its potential, it will require managers who possess the personal drive and skills necessary to develop successful and healthy institutions.
Standard Bank sees potential in lending to Africa’s informal businesses Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 October 2012 “If we want to be a relevant bank in Africa, we have to look to banking people who are self-employed and running small businesses.”