Capturing lower-income consumers: A look at Pep’s model in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 2 December 2014 Pep has an aggressive expansion plan for the continent.
‘People in technology age faster,’ says CEO Manoj Shanker Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 December 2014 “Technology jobs bring a lot of money but it also comes with a hell of a lot of stress.”
‘Very smart young people’ help drive Techno Brain Group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 December 2014 How we made it in Africa speaks to Manoj Shanker, CEO of Techno Brain.
When good is not good enough for 40m Tanzanians Published by Jacques Morisset on 1 December 2014 In 2012, the average working Tanzanian earned the equivalent of US$1,200, which is lower than the average for sub-Saharan Africa.
Corporate social responsibility or corporate self promotion? Published by Apurva Sanghi on 28 November 2014 “How can companies that produce products that are polluting the environment have a strong reputation for social and environmental responsibility?”
West Africa/Ebola: Getting the right narrative and focusing on the bigger picture Published by Emanuele Santi on 27 November 2014 Ebola is a major tragedy and need to be fought with all necessary resources, yet there are bigger economic issues out there to watch.
Breaking rules: Talking Nigerian showbiz with Nollywood pioneer Published by Kate Douglas on 26 November 2014 “We don’t want to win Oscars. Believe me; we are not interested in that stuff. We want an effective product that will make money.”
Africa Tech Trends: Bitcoin slowly but surely growing in Africa Published by Tom Jackson on 26 November 2014 It is too early to say whether it will truly take off, but Bitcoin is arriving in Africa.
Political instability – both an opportunity and challenge for business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 November 2014 “Political instability and change can inspire action… but it can also bring the business to a halt at other times.”
Two steps to kick-start South Africa’s economy Published by Adrian Saville on 25 November 2014 Adrian Saville, CIO of Cannon Asset Managers, looks at ways to boost the South African economy
Introducing the ‘Made in Uganda’ electric car Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 November 2014 Uganda’s ambitious electric vehicle project.
Technology at the top of African CEOs’ agendas Published by Mohammed Dembele on 24 November 2014 Africa is currently undergoing a rapid and deep digital revolution.
South African financing firm sees opportunity in private education Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 November 2014 Business Partners recently launched a dedicated education fund.
Despite high economic growth, all is not well in Mozambique Published by Jason Sumich on 21 November 2014 On the surface, Mozambique’s capital Maputo looks like a poster child for an increasingly prosperous Africa.
