Ivorian chocolate makers promote locally-made chocolate Published by Emilie Iob on 1 August 2016 Ivory Coast is the world’s top producer of cocoa, but hardly any of it is processed into chocolate there.
South African grocer using Pokémon Go-style app to lure customers Published by Kate Douglas on 29 July 2016 ‘The idea is to create excitement at the till,’ says Pick n Pay’s customer and trade executive.
Capitec, Barclays Africa and Atlas Mara: Thoughts from a bank ratings expert Published by Kate Douglas on 29 July 2016 Banking advisory group Lafferty ranks South African banks as world-class and notes strong opportunities across the continent – despite the current struggles banks face.
Kenya’s SportPesa sees Premier League team sponsorship as ‘the best marketing tool’ Published by Alfonce Mbizwo on 26 July 2016 SportPesa, the Kenya-based online sports betting company, recently signed a multi-million pound deal to sponsor English Premier League side Hull City AFC.
Overlooked rural consumers a potentially important market Published by Boston Consulting Group on 26 July 2016 Boston Consulting Group identifies rural consumers and Ethiopia as two promising opportunities for multinationals.
Are low-cost, online estate agencies the future for South Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 26 July 2016 A new breed of real estate agencies are challenging the status quo.
How Africa’s top mining event is adapting to desperate times Published by Kate Douglas on 22 July 2016 The Mining Indaba’s MD shares how the event is adapting to better reflect the state of the industry.
Private equity requires family businesses to become more ‘corporate’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 July 2016 We speak to George Odo, managing director for East Africa at private equity firm AfricInvest.
The good, the bad and the ugly of African capital markets Published by Robbie Cheadle on 21 July 2016 If capital is becoming available within Africa itself to invest into local businesses, then it may be able to weather Brexit better than expected.
Rich Nigerians will not attend your fine-dining event: PR expert shares her insights Published by Kate Douglas on 21 July 2016 Insight into public relations trends in Africa.
Will Africa follow Asia’s developmental growth trajectory? Published by Martyn Davies on 18 July 2016 Is Africa’s development inevitable?
East Africa: How improved packaging can unlock growth for food producers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 July 2016 Food companies can boost sales by introducing packaging that better cater to the needs of urban consumers, especially those at the lower-end of the market.
South Africa’s Ascendis seeking slice of growing global sports nutrition market Published by Kate Douglas on 15 July 2016 The global wellness and natural medicine industry is expected to be a trillion-dollar industry by 2017.
Varying levels of success for South African companies in rest of continent Published by Peter De Ionno on 14 July 2016 Many assume South African businesses are a natural fit for other markets on the continent, but experience is showing otherwise.
