Inadequate local production: Shoprite still needs to import eggs into some African countries Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 March 2013 Sourcing fresh produce locally is still a major challenge in some African countries.
Entrepreneur watch: Microbrewery competing with multinational players Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 March 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Alan Murungi, founder of Kenya’s first boutique brewery business.
Seeking out opportunities and managing the risk – how Lonrho operates in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 March 2013 UK-based Lonrho, an Africa-focused investment group, makes about 80% of its profits from countries deemed as high-risk.
Angolan president’s son talks about the country’s new sovereign wealth fund Published by Kate Douglas on 11 March 2013 How we made it in Africa speaks to José Filomeno de Sousa dos Santos, one of the directors of Angola’s new sovereign wealth fund.
What we can learn from Standard Chartered’s success in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 March 2013 Standard Chartered CEO for Africa, Diana Layfield, outlines four reasons for the bank’s success in Africa.
How companies can tap into the rise of the African consumer Published by Kate Douglas on 9 March 2013 “The fact that the African middle class has been so far overlooked and underserved means a relatively empty marketplace with a very receptive audience.”
Tech entrepreneur talks about the highs and lows of running a startup in Uganda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 March 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Ugandan-based entrepreneur Titus Mawano.
Thinking outside the box to finance Africa’s small-scale farmers Published by Kate Douglas on 8 March 2013 The traditional model of financing farmers is often not possible in Africa.
Kenya’s tech industry: over-hyped or just learning to walk? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 March 2013 First there was the hype, then the criticism. Dinfin Mulupi looks at what’s going on in Silicon Savannah.
BRICS and Africa: insight from Martyn Davies Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2013 The fifth BRICS Summit will be based on the theme “BRICS and Africa – partnership for development, integration and industrialisation”
Africa has the ideas but lacks the resources to fund them, says Swiss entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 4 March 2013 “Africa could become one of the world’s opportunity hubs,” says Jean Claude Bastos de Morais.
DHL head explains how Africa can boost trade and economic growth Published by Kate Douglas on 4 March 2013 African governments are increasingly talking with multinationals about ways to improve their countries’ business environment.
Dubai-style property developments arrive in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 March 2013 Nairobi’s skyline is changing, propelled by multinationals setting up regional offices and a growing demand for high-end housing.
Searching for Silicon Savannah Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 March 2013 Last week I visited Nairobi, my first time back in Kenya since Nairobi’s nickname “Silicon Savannah” was coined.
