Taking on Africa, a Cameroonian businesswoman’s journey Published by Kate Douglas on 22 May 2013 “Even though we anticipated challenges we had underestimated the level of challenges that we would encounter.”
What is a social entrepreneur? Published by Bright Simons on 22 May 2013 Bright Simons, founder of mPedigree, looks at the difference between social entrepreneurs and commercial entrepreneurs.
American investor reveals where he sees potential in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 21 May 2013 “I think the African markets in many cases [offer] great value,” said Robert Scharar, fund manager for the US-based Africa Fund.
‘China colonising Africa is a myth,’ says Calestous Juma Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 May 2013 From cheap electronics to multi-million dollar infrastructure projects, China’s presence in Africa has become hard to miss.
Mariéme Jamme shares her thoughts on Africa’s development Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 May 2013 “We need to have a long term vision and strategy to change things in Africa.”
Lagos could soon be Africa’s 13th biggest economy – equivalent to that of Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 May 2013 Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, could soon have a US$45 billion economy.
Building a venture from scratch not for the faint-hearted, says gourmet tea entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 16 May 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Swaady Martin-Leke, founder of tea company YSWARA.
Focus on smaller infrastructure projects, says General Electric Africa boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 May 2013 African countries should focus on building smaller infrastructure projects that require less financing.
Six things business people should know about Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 May 2013 Kader Coulibaly, general manager at DHL Express in Ghana, shares his thoughts on the country’s business landscape and what companies need to do to be successful in this market.
Busting the myths about doing business in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 May 2013 Africa needs to deal with the misconceptions around the continent’s size, risks and opportunities by branding and marketing itself better.
Tony Elumelu outlines the case for Africapitalism Published by Tony Elumelu on 14 May 2013 “Private sector development has a much greater potential to improve self-sufficiency and prosperity than charity.”
Not everyone sees Africa as an attractive investment destination Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 May 2013 Companies who are not currently doing business in Africa perceive it as the least attractive investment destination in the world.
Thinking outside the box: an innovative solution for Africa’s infrastructure woes Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2013 “The biggest threat to Africa is not invasion by neighbours; it is poverty.”
How Rachel Tladi is making a name for herself in a male-dominated industry Published by Kate Douglas on 13 May 2013 Rachel Tladi tells How we made it in Africa about the challenges of being a businesswoman in the male-dominated construction industry.
