How two twenty-somethings built one of Nigeria’s biggest mobile social networks Published by Kate Douglas on 9 November 2012 Mobile social network application, 2go, has taken off in Nigeria and is bigger than Facebook in the country
Ten African countries with high consumption growth potential Published by Femi Adewunmi on 9 November 2012 Which African countries have the best outlook for consumer goods?
Nigeria and Angola increasingly important markets for South African wine Published by Kate Douglas on 8 November 2012 How we made it in Africa speaks to Matome Mbatha, market manager for the Americas and Africa at Wines of South Africa.
Five things you should know about East Africa’s massive gas discoveries Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 November 2012 Large gas discoveries off the East African coastline could be a major economic boost. However, prosperity is by no means a given.
Silicon Savannah: Time to grow up? Published by Jonathan Kalan on 6 November 2012 It’s raining in the Silicon Savannah, and unlike Nairobi’s unbearable traffic problem, no app has emerged promising to stop it.
Understanding the African consumer Published by Kate Douglas on 6 November 2012 McKinsey’s Reinaldo Fiorini and Safroadu Yeboah-Amankwah share their research concerning the changing face of the African consumer.
Many entrepreneurs, but not enough wealth Published by Kate Douglas on 5 November 2012 Malik Fal, MD of Omidyar Network Africa, says necessity entrepreneurs don’t create enough surplus wealth to lift large communities out of poverty.
Celebrated Ethiopian footwear brand opens first outlet in Taiwan Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 November 2012 Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu is one of Africa’s most celebrated businesswomen. The international media seemingly can’t get enough of this founder of soleRebels.
BofA Merrill Lynch regional head talks about Africa’s business environment Published by Kate Douglas on 2 November 2012 Leslie Maasdorp shares his thoughts on the challenges that Africa needs to address.
Will Africa deliver on its promises? The multibillion dollar question Published by Kate Douglas on 1 November 2012 “When you speak to international investors, there is a lot of interest in the Africa story but there is also a lot of caution.”
MTN still sees growth potential in Nigeria, over 10 years later Published by Kate Douglas on 1 November 2012 “Our view is that there continues to be very significant growth potential. It is the largest market in Africa. It will very soon be the largest economy in Africa.”
‘Many people in Africa confuse risk with poor execution’ Published by Kate Douglas on 31 October 2012 Peter Staude shares some of the lessons Tongaat Hulett has learnt from doing business in Africa.
Microsoft South Africa: “Flexibility is at the core of our working environment” Published by Kate Douglas on 30 October 2012 How we made it in Africa asks Linda Kok, Microsoft South Africa’s human resources lead, what it takes to be a top employer in Africa.
Palm oil is coming home to Africa Published by Ranveer Chauhan on 30 October 2012 Ranveer Chauhan, managing director and global head of palm at agribusiness company Olam, looks at the case for sustainable palm oil production in Africa.