South African retailers remain critical for the growth of Africa’s shopping malls Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 September 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Carlo Matta, CEO of Ghana-based Laurus Development Partners.
Rand Merchant Bank lists six African countries worthy of investor attention Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 September 2013 South Africa, Nigeria and Egypt are not the only countries with strong economic growth.
Examining the potential in Ghana’s oil ‘boom town’ Takoradi Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 September 2013 Crude oil production in Ghana has a knock-on effect on property development.
Investment: 10 considerations to doing business in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 September 2013 RMB advises investors to understand the challenges and correctly assess opportunities in African economies.
Will Africa’s future continue to be bright? Insights from top executives Published by Jonathan Berman on 18 September 2013 Investors view Africa’s large youthful population as a driver of growth and opportunity.
What is the one quality without which you cannot lead? Published by Ian Dean and Hennie du Plessis on 18 September 2013 Effective leadership requires many qualities, but power stands out as essential.
Kenyan property website gained success by being ahead of the game Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 September 2013 A Kenyan entrepreneur saw a gap in the market and turned it into a successful business.
South African company buys stake in Nigeria’s Mr Bigg’s fast food chain Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 September 2013 Famous Brands has announced a deal to acquire a stake in Nigeria’s UAC Restaurants.
Dubai group’s purchase of Kenyan auto company marks start of investment in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 September 2013 Dubai-based Al-Futtaim Group’s purchase of CMC Holdings marks move into sub-Saharan Africa.
Juhudi Kilimo couples loans with training for smallholder farmers in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 September 2013 Social enterprise Juhudi Kilimo offers loans and training to farmers in rural Kenya.
Growth first, returns later, says African e-commerce group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 September 2013 “We believe that e-commerce is going to leapfrog lots of traditional businesses.”
African ideas can work in Dubai, says Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 September 2013 “I am an ideas person. I like variety. I don’t like the day to day of running a business.”
Investment bank identifies four African countries that continue to surprise Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 September 2013 Rand Merchant Bank highlights growth in Ghana, Rwanda and Ethiopia.
There is a first mover advantage in francophone Africa, says expert Published by Kate Douglas on 12 September 2013 French-speaking African countries offer just as much investment potential as their English-speaking counterparts.
