Meet the Boss: Hakeem Ogunniran, managing director, UPDC (Nigeria) Published by Kate Douglas on 1 October 2013 “The majority of Nigerians are good people, entrepreneurs who are hardworking and wanting to make a success out of life.”
Dubai investor expects ‘fast growth’ in Africa’s mid-market hotels Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 October 2013 “Not everybody can afford $300 a night,” says Diar Capital founder as it moves into the mid-range hospitality market.
The dos and don’ts of networking Published by Kate Douglas on 30 September 2013 Successful networking relies upon promoting your personal brand. Robyn Young shares her tips.
Hotel GM on the effects of Ghana’s election and building a brand in West Africa Published by Anthony Sedzro on 30 September 2013 Holiday Inn Accra Airport general manager Bruce Potter shares his business insight.
Hospitality group expects ‘to make a lot of money’ in West Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 September 2013 Mangalis Management is an African hospitality group that wants to put Africa on the map.
Why companies new to Africa should first focus on smaller countries Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 September 2013 Michael Wood gives advice to companies looking to enter African markets.
Somalia is ‘ripe for investment’, says Mogadishu hotel owner Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 September 2013 “Home is the best. If you don’t build your country, no one else will build it, that is why I moved back to Somalia.”
Oil rich African countries will become complacent, economist warns Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 September 2013 While GDP figures indicate growth, this does not necessarily translate into economic development.
Hotel investors scout new opportunities for expansion across Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 September 2013 Despite the terrorist attack in Nairobi on the weekend, hotel groups met to discuss potential investments.
Tenacity required to survive in real estate industry, says Ghanaian developer Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 September 2013 Entrepreneur speaks about the challenges of growing his property company in Ghana.
Congo looking forward to an economic boom in the coming years Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 September 2013 Oil production and mining are expected to drive Congo’s growth.
Three things private equity firms look for in an entrepreneur Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 September 2013 Jacana Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on investing in African SMEs.
Zimbabwe is in a position to attract investors, says CEO Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 September 2013 Zimbabwe’s rich mineral resources will drive economic growth in the country.
Consumer growth is a reality in Liberia, says local Coca-Cola bottler Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 September 2013 The Coca-Cola Company has a plan to empower women through its 5by20 programme.
