Winning as one. Why Powertech consolidated its African operations Published by Kate Douglas on 27 November 2012 How we made it in Africa talks to Powertech Africa CEO Ronnie Krüger about why the company decided to consolidate its various divisions into one offering.
Enter the iShack, a possible answer to improving Africa’s slums Published by Kate Douglas on 26 November 2012 It is estimated that seven million South Africans live in shacks in the country’s many “squatter camps” located around all major cities.
Nigeria – worst country for a baby to enter the world in 2013? Published by Claude Harding on 25 November 2012 Nigeria is one of the world’s fastest growing economies. However, it is apparently also the worst country to be born in the year 2013.
‘Africa rising’: TIME magazine agrees with The Economist Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 November 2012 Last year The Economist caused quite a stir when it came out with a cover titled ‘Africa rising’. Now TIME magazine has done exactly the same.
Young Nigerian talks about starting out in the fashion industry Published by Kate Douglas on 23 November 2012 How we made it in Africa talks to Akintola Akindele, founder of Bandit Urban Clothing – a new, youthful, urban, fashion brand in Nigeria.
How did Africa get to where it is today? Published by Kate Douglas on 21 November 2012 It is undeniable that Africa is beginning to find its feet, and starting to run… fast. Once called ‘a hopeless continent’, Africa is now referred to as ‘the last investment frontier’.
‘Africa’s growth stats don’t reflect reality on ground’ Published by Claude Harding on 20 November 2012 Attention is on Africa as the new business destination of the world. But, without guidance on the ground, grand business plans can decay into regrettable adventures.
Five transport infrastructure projects due to start in East Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 20 November 2012 As East Africa starts to see more investment coming in, the region has undertaken a number of projects aimed at improving its transportation infrastructure.
Francophone Africa: steady demand to translate marketing material into French Published by Promotional Feature on 20 November 2012 Without a doubt, French is the passport to success in West Africa when it comes to marketing material.
Are South African firms guilty of arrogance in rest of continent? Published by Kate Douglas on 19 November 2012 “I think a lot of South African companies – dare I say it – have a bit of arrogance where they think that what works here in South Africa is going to work elsewhere.”
Navigating Africa: 17 lessons from the ground Published by Eliot Pence on 18 November 2012 Eliot Pence, from the Whitaker Group, a sub-Saharan Africa-focused corporate strategy consultancy, shares insights on operating and investing on the continent.
How Burger King came to sub-Saharan Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 November 2012 The story of how Burger King came to sub-Saharan Africa started at a horse race in Dubai.
Africa lacks the managers needed to turn its potential into reality Published by Kate Douglas on 13 November 2012 Africa is considerably lacking high quality managers with the skills and competence to capitalise on the continent’s economic potential.
Unpacking the trends shaping Mozambique’s economy Published by Kate Douglas on 12 November 2012 Standard Bank analysts Yvette Babb and Simon Freemantle recently produced a report looking at five structural trends shaping Mozambique’s economy.