Wal-Mart subsidiary Massmart discusses its entry into Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 June 2015 “We won’t be beaten on price,” says Massmart Africa director Mark Turner.
Looking beyond the obvious in sub-Saharan Africa: The rise of e-commerce Published by Euromonitor International on 17 June 2015 Nigeria boasts the largest online market for apparel and footwear in Africa, which is expected to grow from $104m in 2014 to $1,077m in 2019.
Q&A: Engineering and manufacturing driving 3D printing demand Published by Kate Douglas on 17 June 2015 3D printing has the potential to be as disruptive as the internet, and in South Africa it is starting to gain traction.
Navigating Kenya: Uber has a bumpy ride ahead Published by Hilary Heuler on 16 June 2015 This year the mobile car-for-hire service Uber arrived in Kenya, but faces stiff competition.
Patrice Motsepe: Beneficiation must make commercial sense Published by Kate Douglas on 15 June 2015 “I think part of the secret, in relation to beneficiation, is you have got to make it attractive, profitable, for the private sector.”
Africa Tech Trends: Apple Music up against local competitors Published by Tom Jackson on 12 June 2015 When Apple Music finally lands in Africa, it will enter an already overcrowded music streaming space.
Difficult to compete as a local food processor, says Zambian entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 12 June 2015 Zambian entrepreneur Monica Musonda shares some of the challenges local food processing faces.
Coca-Cola on how efficient partnerships drive big business success in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 11 June 2015 “What we have realised over the years is that partnerships between government, civil society, and the private sector are critical to addressing the many challenges we face.”
Easier financing is helping fast track energy projects and bridge gaps, says Standard Bank Published by Staff Writer on 11 June 2015 More workable and pragmatic models for project finance are helping improve the pace of projects in Africa and remove some of the bottlenecks.
Six Tanzanian companies taking advantage of a changing economy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 June 2015 Tanzania-based businesses riding on the country’s emerging opportunities.
Connecting with young Kenyans via the Sheng urban language Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2015 “These 20-year-old kids will have purchasing power tomorrow. Sheng is the language to use to resonate with them.”
Forget uncultivated land – Africa must produce more on existing farms Published by Kate Douglas on 9 June 2015 IFAD’s president says Africa’s average smallholder only produces 40% of potential.
Analysis: OPEC’s recent meeting and implications for the crude market Published by Tom Nelson on 9 June 2015 Investec’s Tom Nelson shares his outlook for oil after the latest OPEC meeting.
Nollywood takes on Paris Published by Lisa Bryant on 9 June 2015 After India’s Bollywood, Nigeria’s Nollywood is the world’s second-largest filmmaker, producing 2,000 or more movies every year.
