Malaria testing for under $1: Entrepreneur talks mixing business and science Published by Kate Douglas on 4 August 2014 South African Ashley Uys explains how he started manufacturing low-cost medical diagnostic test kits.
US-Africa trade: A look at the real issues around AGOA Published by Kate Douglas on 1 August 2014 How successful has AGOA been in the past 14 years and what future does it hold for Africa?
Want to crack the Nigerian market? Five tips for consumer goods companies Published by Kate Douglas on 30 July 2014 McKinsey shares some strategies for success in the Nigerian market.
Is South Africa really at threat of being excluded from AGOA? Published by Kate Douglas on 30 July 2014 Experts debate the future of AGOA for South Africa and what it would mean for Africa if the country was excluded.
Nigeria: Insecurity and its impact on business Published by Anna Rosenberg on 28 July 2014 Opinions among local entrepreneurs and international business leaders about Nigeria’s security challenges differ widely.
Consumer potential: Three Nigerian city clusters to compete with Lagos Published by Kate Douglas on 28 July 2014 McKinsey suggests three city clusters in Nigeria with sizable populations to rival Lagos.
African private equity deals better priced than those globally, say experts Published by Kate Douglas on 25 July 2014 “It is the right time for investors to seriously look into Africa,” says Ngalaah Chuphi, partner at Ethos Private Equity.
How this fruit business was turned around from the brink of collapse Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 July 2014 “I have learned to keep my friends close and my creditors closer.”
Are South Africans seen as too arrogant when doing business on the continent? Published by Kate Douglas on 24 July 2014 “There is a wariness about South Africans and how they do business.”
Discussing venture capital and entrepreneurship in Angola Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 July 2014 “Things are improving in the country but the change will not happen overnight.”
Can Silicon Savannah’s software success be replicated in hardware? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 July 2014 While Kenya made its name in software, a handful of entrepreneurs are now taking the leap into developing hardware.
Africa’s ‘Sex and the City’ showing potential as a serious business Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 July 2014 An African City has been described as the continent’s answer to hit US television series Sex and the City.
Are exchange controls a benefit or detriment to African business? Published by Kate Douglas on 22 July 2014 A look at the complexities of exchange controls in Africa and the role they are currently playing in South Africa.
Jewellery boss on why her business is about more than just making money Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 July 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to Njuhi Chege, founder of RiRi Jewellery.