How to reach 200 million people by bicycle Published by Funmi Akinluyi on 10 September 2012 If you are an investor that believes in the rise of African mass consumption, the food industry is probably one of the best ways to capture the long term opportunity.
Interview: The business of flowers in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 September 2012 Jane Ngige, chief executive of the Kenya Flower Council, speaks about the potential, challenges and future prospects of floriculture.
Travelling in Africa is getting “easier” Published by Loraine Stander on 9 September 2012 It is getting easier to travel in Africa. So said Johan Badenhorst, South African filmmaker and adventurer, recently.
Company targets Kenyans ‘aspiring to drink wine, eat cheese and smoke cigars’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 September 2012 Delia Stirling and her husband Andy run one of Kenya’s leading cheese producing companies, Brown’s Cheese.
Ranked: Africa’s most competitive economies Published by Kate Douglas on 6 September 2012 The World Economic Forum (WEF) yesterday published its Global Competitiveness Report 2012-2013, which ranks economies in terms of national competitiveness.
South African insurance company partners with Airtel to distribute products Published by Kate Douglas on 6 September 2012 Mobile network operator Bharti Airtel this week announced that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Sanlam, a South African-based financial services group.
Why a Green Revolution alone is not enough for Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 September 2012 “Simply increasing yields and land under cultivation could lead to a world where buying steak in Europe is cheap, while millions of Africans continue to go hungry or even starve.”
Five barriers to stable job creation in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 September 2012 There are a number of barriers preventing African businesses from growing and hiring.
Harnessing Africa’s stock exchanges to promote growth Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 3 September 2012 Despite some weaknesses, right policies could unleash their power
Jannie Mouton – from unemployed to building one of Africa’s top business empires Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 September 2012 On 3 August 1995, Jannie Mouton walked into the offices of Johannesburg-based stockbroking company SMK as managing director. When he walked out later that day he was without a job.
The African middle class and the business opportunities they present Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 August 2012 While there has been debate about how to define the continent’s middle class, there is no doubt that this group is growing.
Why Rwanda needs to integrate with its neighbours Published by Birgit Hansl on 29 August 2012 For Rwanda to become an emerging middle-income economy, it will need to unleash its export potential.
Ambition, cash and women’s secret savings: Insight into the African consumer Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 August 2012 How do Africans feel about credit? What is the role of women in household finances?
Samsung launches phone aimed at cost-sensitive users in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 29 August 2012 Samsung today announced that it will launch a low-cost mobile phone specifically aimed at Africa and other emerging markets.