Meet the Boss: Zweli Manyathi, CE of personal and business banking Africa, Standard Bank Published by Kate Douglas on 8 October 2013 From his start as a messenger to CE at Standard Bank, Zweli Manyathi knows about determination and hard work.
From army officer to UT Bank CEO: Interview with Prince Kofi Amoabeng Published by Billie McTernan on 7 October 2013 Ghana’s Prince Kofi Amoabeng speaks about the growth of his financial services business.
Look to local consumers for investment opportunities, says Mozambican developer Published by Kate Douglas on 7 October 2013 José Carlos Pinheiro warns of the danger of basing investment solely on development in the mining and oil sectors.
Meet the Boss: Gina Din-Kariuki, founder and chairwoman, GDCC Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 October 2013 Kenya’s Gina Din-Kariuki on growing a successful business and taking time out to enjoy life.
Five tips to success: Standard Bank’s Africa head gives advice on leading a team Published by Kate Douglas on 4 October 2013 Zweli Manyathi shares his business insight.
Business leaders discuss impact of Nairobi attack on investment Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 October 2013 Shopping mall developments continue despite terrorist attack in Kenya.
How Nairobi terrorist attack will affect Kenya’s tourism industry Published by Kate Douglas on 3 October 2013 Economist expects tourist numbers to drop after recent Westgate Mall attack in Kenya.
Learning about Ghana’s business environment with DHL Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 October 2013 “We are going to have an interesting day,” says George Okai as we drive out of the parking area of the DHL Express head office in Ghana’s capital Accra.
Private equity inflows will account for ‘half of FDI into East Africa in five years’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 October 2013 East Africa is “an attractive destination” for private equity funding.
Kenyan startup offers buyers credit for a solar power system via mobile technology Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 October 2013 M-KOPA enables low income households to buy a d.light solar home system on an instalment basis.
The provision of affordable and middle income housing on the African continent Published by Promotional Feature on 2 October 2013 Rapid urbanisation is likely to lead to an increase in the demand for housing and service delivery.
Lagos could accommodate at least 20 shopping malls, says property developer Published by Kate Douglas on 2 October 2013 Property developers focus on growing shopping malls across Nigeria.
What are good leaders really good at? Published by Ian Dean and Hennie du Plessis on 2 October 2013 There are four fundamentals which you need be thinking about as a leader.
Consumer tastes are not the same across the African continent Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 October 2013 Dairy products have various levels of market success in African countries, depending on consumers’ preferences.
