Would you invest in Chad? Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 March 2012 Chad is not a country usually on the radar of most investors. However, if Arnold Ekpe, CEO of Ecobank, is to be believed, business people might just find some good opportunities in the country.
Private equity: Mismatch between opportunities and capital required Published by Claude Harding on 29 February 2012 In Africa, private equity investors can still access attractive opportunities with limited capital input, says professional services firm Ernst & Young.
Kenya’s John Waibochi speaks about living on the knife-edge of innovation Published by Regina Ekiru on 28 February 2012 Regina Ekiru speaks to John Waibochi, one of Kenya’s foremost tech entrepreneurs.
Africa is “coming alive” says top businessman Iqbal Survé Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 February 2012 “This is an exciting time on our continent … This is Africa’s century. And if you don’t know that yet, you need to wake up to that fact.”
Supermarket chain Shoprite to open a store in DRC Published by Femi Adewunmi on 24 February 2012 South Africa-based pan-African retailer Shoprite Holdings plans to open its first store in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) before June 2012.
Is South Africa still the gateway to Africa? Published by Claude Harding on 23 February 2012 Is South Africa still the gateway to the rest of the continent, or is it simply being bypassed?
KFC’s African adventure Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 February 2012 Fried chicken fast-food chain KFC’s entry into Africa was more a coincidence than part of a strategic plan.
New mobile money product for Congo, as competition heats up across Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 February 2012 Patrick Ngabonziza, CEO of MobiCash, has contact numbers in eight African countries listed on his email signature – evidence of the firm’s growing footprint.
The Larry Page and Sergey Brin of Malawi? Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 February 2012 Two 23-year-old Malawian students have recently launched a local search engine called cfinder. How we made it in Africa interviews Kondwani Chimatiro and Daniel Chiwinga.
Ten global megaforces that will impact all companies Published by Claude Harding on 17 February 2012 Over the next two decades, businesses will be exposed to numerous environmental and social challenges that could bring both risks and opportunities.
No smartphone? Facebook soon to be available on any phone in Africa Published by Femi Adewunmi on 16 February 2012 Mobile operator Orange has launched a service that will allow users to access Facebook from even the simplest handsets.
Visa and MasterCard targeting East African market Published by Claude Harding on 14 February 2012 The world’s two major payments companies, Visa and MasterCard, are both growing their respective footprints in the East African region.
Biscuits and candy – the next big investment opportunities in Africa? Published by Femi Adewunmi on 13 February 2012 A number of companies have recently invested in biscuits and candies manufacturing on the continent.
Management a bigger risk than politics in Africa, says gold mining boss Published by Claude Harding on 10 February 2012 The principal risk in building a company in Africa lies not in the continent’s socio-political conditions.