How to sell energy drinks in East Africa… and why Somalia is a big market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 February 2016 Talking business with the distributor of energy drink brand Shark.
Partnering with informal shops: Supermarket chain’s new growth strategy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 February 2016 Kenya’s second-largest retailer Tuskys will start piloting a franchising model “very soon” as part of a strategy to expand its footprint.
Will fast-growing India be able to replace China’s demand for African commodities? Published by Kate Douglas on 9 February 2016 Expert Dr Anil Gupta shares his insight.
Growth ‘coming at a price’ in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Investec on 8 February 2016 Sub-Saharan African economic growth has been one of the success stories of the last two decades – but it has come at a price
Is this ‘digital classroom in a box’ the future of education in Africa? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 February 2016 A look at BRCK’s new digital learning product.
2016 Mining Indaba: Delegation numbers down, deal interest up Published by Kate Douglas on 5 February 2016 According to the Indaba’s MD, this year’s event is recording increased investor interest in mining deals and, surprisingly, even greenfield projects.
Distress and divestments to dominate mining deals in 2016 Published by Staff Writer on 4 February 2016 Financial distress among mining and metals companies will shape merger and acquisition activity in the sector in 2016.
Economist weighs in on Zimbabwe’s economy Published by Justin Probyn on 4 February 2016 Dr Gift Mugano on the Zimbabwean economy and its future.
Egypt hopes to lure back wary tourists with 3D-scanned pyramids Published by Simon Thuault on 4 February 2016 In an attempt to revive Egypt’s crucial tourism industry, its government has launched a series of sensational projects.
How to capture Africa’s $152bn consumer packaged goods opportunity Published by Kate Douglas on 3 February 2016 Accenture estimates companies can unlock billions in the market by leveraging digital ecosystems and mobile applications.
Market commentary on Nigeria: Take off the sticking plasters Published by Omolade Oladipo on 2 February 2016 As Africa’s largest economy, is Nigeria poised to rise up against the challenges it faced in 2015 and current struggles in the New Year?
Competitiveness in sub-Saharan Africa: Time to move ahead Published by Antoinette Sayeh on 2 February 2016 The extent to which sub-Saharan African companies are able to compete against their foreign competitors could indeed play a role in sustaining growth going ahead.
How players are powering a Lagos football pitch one step at a time Published by Kate Douglas on 2 February 2016 We talk to the man behind this kinetic energy technology to find out how it compares to other renewable energy solutions, and the future it has on the continent.
Flame Tree Group sees business opportunities in East Africa’s unique challenges Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 February 2016 ‘Water and sanitation are two key problems within our continent,’ says Heril Bangera, CEO of Flame Tree Group.