Five ways to do better business with Africa’s small-scale farmers Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 November 2014 How Germany’s Bayer CropScience is courting small-scale farmers in Africa.
British shoe maker Clarks eyeing African opportunities Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 November 2014 British high street footwear brand Clarks is set to double the number of stores it has in Africa.
Everyone’s private driver: Uber discusses its business in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2014 Uber has launched its taxi app in South Africa and Nigeria.
Emirates – the national airline of Africa? Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 October 2014 “There is always business to be done in Africa,” says Tim Clark, president of Emirates.
Blackstone’s Steve Schwarzman on Dangote and investing in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 October 2014 Blackstone CEO discusses the firm’s recent investment in Africa.
AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes sees opportunities for low-cost air travel in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 October 2014 “Connectivity between Africa and Asia is very poor. That is something I’d love to get into.”
South African CEO sends unusual warning to Pizza Hut and Domino’s Pizza Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 October 2014 In a frank statement, Famous Brands CEO warns the two American pizza brands not to expect an easy ride in South Africa.
Retail success in Africa requires patience, hard work and innovation Published by Staff Writer on 10 October 2014 The growth of retail in sub-Saharan Africa is good news, however, it has a down side for other retailers.
Africa keeps it interesting for Bayer business development boss Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 October 2014 Bayer CropScience is ramping up its presence in Africa.
International hotel companies focusing on Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 October 2014 Ethiopia currently houses only a handful of international hotel brands.
Dubai sovereign wealth fund sees investment in Dangote as its gateway into Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 October 2014 The Investment Corporation of Dubai recently took a minority stake in Nigeria’s Dangote Cement.
Gulf region wants to export its expertise to Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 September 2014 “We can see many opportunities of co-operation and partnership happening between this region and Africa.”
Gulf investors increasingly looking to African infrastructure Published by Staff Writer on 29 September 2014 New report shows Gulf companies are increasing their exposure to African infrastructure, primarily telecommunications, ports and power.
US agriculture giant Dow AgroSciences to grow Africa footprint Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 September 2014 “We look at Africa as a place where there are lots of crops for which the yields and quality can be improved.”