Five reasons why companies and small-scale farmers are not in business together Published by Kate Douglas on 4 January 2013 While it is mutually beneficial for companies and smallholders to do business together, they face a number of challenges.
Foreign investors cautiously optimistic about Africa, says risk expert Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 January 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Alkan Shenyuz, managing director at Veventis, about risk and foreign investment into the continent.
How the African diaspora is contributing to the continent’s growth story Published by Kate Douglas on 24 December 2012 How we made it in Africa talks to Jonathan Howard, CEO of the Business Council for Africa.
Entrepreneurship is a tool for solving problems, says Dropifi CEO Published by Kate Douglas on 20 December 2012 David Osei, co-founder and CEO of Dropifi, talks innovation and entrepreneurship.
How big business can engage small-scale farmers in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 20 December 2012 It is becoming increasingly necessary for companies to work with smallholders to guarantee supply.
Three key trends that will shape Nigeria in 2013 Published by Anna Rosenberg on 19 December 2012 Anna Rosenberg, a senior analyst for sub-Saharan Africa at Frontier Strategy Group, looks at the developments that will shape West Africa’s economic powerhouse in the new year.
IT Liberia competition: opening a new frontier for Liberia’s entrepreneurs Published by Promotional Feature on 18 December 2012 Business Startup Centre Monrovia launches the IT Liberia Competition.
Why resilience is key to making it in the film and TV business in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 18 December 2012 With over 25 years experience, Carolyn Carew tells How we made it in Africa what it takes to make it in the film and TV business.
Four ways how technology can boost African farming Published by Femi Adewunmi on 18 December 2012 The one area where technology can have the greatest impact in Africa is in the agricultural industry, the largest economic sector in most countries on the continent.
Why Africa’s agribusiness sector holds potential for private equity Published by Kate Douglas on 13 December 2012 The African Agriculture Fund, managed by Phatisa, provides equity funding to companies operating in the food production value chain.
Majority of African MBA students in the West plan to return to the continent Published by Kate Douglas on 12 December 2012 Seventy per cent of Africans currently studying towards an MBA at leading Western business schools will return to the continent to work after graduation.
Bamboo – the timber of the 21st century? Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 December 2012 Growing demand for wood products has led to deforestation across the world. One innovative company is, however, looking to reverse this trend while at the same time turning a profit. The answer? Bamboo.
Ethiopia’s soleRebels footwear brand takes on the Asian market Published by Kate Douglas on 11 December 2012 Ethiopia’s soleRebels footwear brand was recently featured in the December edition of the Chinese Vogue alongside well established brands such as Armani, Chanel, Gucci and Valentino.
Expats likely to receive a higher hardship allowance in Bangui than Port Louis Published by Kate Douglas on 10 December 2012 Port Louis has been ranked as the African city with the best quality of living for expats.
