Rising brand consciousness among Zambian middle class Published by Kate Douglas on 29 October 2014 Abhilash Bajpai, director of home electronics and appliances retailer, Radian Stores, talks about the rise in brand consciousness he is seeing in Zambia.
No separation between work and pleasure in Lagos, says start-up coach Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 October 2014 “I think the best thing about Nigeria, specifically Lagos, is the energy of the work culture.”
ATMs still have a future in Africa, says Diebold Published by Kate Douglas on 29 October 2014 While mobile payments is leapfrogging traditional financial services infrastructure in Africa, Diebold says there’s still strong growth potential for ATMs.
‘Facebook and online shopping? Yes! But please no internet banking’ Published by Bode Abifarin on 28 October 2014 Internet-loving Nigerians slow to adopt web banking.
Affordable housing: Nigeria’s big challenge also a ‘massive opportunity’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2014 Nigeria ranks among the top five nations globally where low-income families struggle to access affordable housing.
Marketing on a budget in Africa: Mi-Fone’s founder shares his strategies Published by Kate Douglas on 27 October 2014 Alpesh Patel, founder of Africa’s Mi-Fone, shares some of the strategies the brand has employed to place it in the game.
Africa Tech Trends: Cross-border remittances set to get easier in East Africa Published by Tom Jackson on 27 October 2014 Africa Tech Trends is a fortnightly column by Tom Jackson focusing on the most important developments in Africa’s technology industry.
Africans flock to South Africa in search of the perfect body Published by Gillian Parker on 22 October 2014 Agencies specialising in medical safaris say they have seen a surge in African customers.
Do the reports on ‘Africa rising’ really reflect reality? Published by Gareth Ackerman on 21 October 2014 I am very positive about Africa. However, I am also sceptical about the various reports being produced that market the ‘Africa rising’ narrative.
How Strive Masiyiwa won his first mobile licence by recognising the informal economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 October 2014 “I understood the informal sector was real.”
Why African companies should view China as a market, not as competition Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 October 2014 “China is no longer the factory of the world. China is becoming the market of the world.”
New survey reveals growing war for talent in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 17 October 2014 Competition for talent is increasing in Africa.
Sisal production akin to ‘printing money’ suggests METL Group boss Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 October 2014 “Today the prices of sisal in the world are US$2,000 a ton, and my cost of production is $700 a ton.”
Africa Tech Trends: Consolidation in South Africa’s e-commerce industry Published by Tom Jackson on 15 October 2014 Africa Tech Trends is a fortnightly column by Tom Jackson focusing on the most important developments in Africa’s technology industry.