Why SABMiller’s cassava beer is a win-win for the company and small-scale farmers Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 April 2013 SABMiller recently launched its second cassava beer in Africa.
What the UAE needs from Africa in order to invest in agriculture Published by Kate Douglas on 17 April 2013 One of the economies that is eyeing Africa’s agricultural potential is the United Arab Emirates.
Sim Shagaya’s ‘epic journey’ to make Konga.com Nigeria’s top online retailer Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 April 2013 One person who knows all about the unique challenges of the Nigerian e-commerce market is Sim Shagaya, founder of Konga.com.
‘A business needs to grow step by step,’ says Kenyan tech entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 April 2013 “A lot of entrepreneurs are losing focus and directing their energies towards getting funding from venture capitalists.”
How to build a pan-African company? ‘You start in the market you know best’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 April 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to the management of Continental Re, Nigeria’s largest re-insurance company.
Going global? SA companies should set up operations in Dubai, says SABCO Published by Kate Douglas on 16 April 2013 “There is business sense in opening an operation [in Dubai],” said Richard Harris, president of SABCO.
‘It is an exciting time to be in Africa,’ says Ghanaian-born businessman Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 April 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Ghanaian-born businessman and entrepreneur Kris Senanu.
Two entrepreneurs looking to transform agriculture through solar-powered irrigation Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 April 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Charles Nichols and Samir Ibrahim, founders of SunCulture.
Adapt to Nigeria’s changing business environment Published by Anna Rosenberg on 13 April 2013 Nigeria is changing rapidly. The size of the economy may expand 40-60% overnight, new online sales channels are booming, and the security situation is deteriorating.
Why Dubai wants to improve its business relationship with African markets Published by Kate Douglas on 12 April 2013 Dubai, a global trade and business hub, is looking to boost its role as a gateway to trade and investment opportunities in Africa.
Eight things you should know about your company’s young employees Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 April 2013 Insight into today’s 20-somethings’ expectations from the workplace.
Dubai-based luxury hotel group discusses its African expansion plans Published by Kate Douglas on 12 April 2013 Kate Douglas finds out more about the Jumeirah Group’s expansion plans into Africa.
Strong growth potential in Africa’s lesser-known cities Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 April 2013 African private equity experts shared their investment insights at this week’s AVCA conference in Cape Town.
How Suzie Wokabi is building her African-based cosmetics company Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 April 2013 Dinfin Mulupi catches up with Suzie Wokabi, the founder of one of Kenya’s first local cosmetics companies.
