Does Trump’s ‘America first’ mean ‘Africa last’? Published by Richard Li on 14 July 2017 African leaders are wondering whether the Trump administration is adopting an ‘Africa last’ policy.
Chinese companies in Africa: 25% make their initial investment back within a year Published by Staff Writer on 11 July 2017 Chinese firms are agile and quick to respond to new opportunities.
Hotel group sees potential in French-speaking West Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 July 2017 We speak to the Mangalis Hotel Group CEO on the potential he sees in French-speaking West Africa.
Moroccan tech entrepreneur has a solution to combat illegal fishing Published by Kate Douglas on 10 July 2017 Drones controlled by special artificial intelligence software cost a fraction of operating traditional surveillance planes.
African consumer products industry rides out uncertainty Published by Deloitte team on 10 July 2017 While the overall African growth story might have ‘stuttered’ recently, the prospects for consumer goods companies still reflect a generally positive growth opportunity.
When is the right time for a founding CEO to step aside? Published by Business Partners team on 7 July 2017 Sometimes the entrepreneurial traits of a small-business owner are not conducive to successfully creating and running a large to global business.
Building a fashion empire with Afrocentric bow ties Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 5 July 2017 Talking the business of fashion with Rwanda-based entrepreneur Matthew “Tayo” Rugamba.
Education is key to realising Africa’s demographic dividend Published by Hichem Omezzine on 5 July 2017 The value of Africa’s private education market is estimated to rise to over $2bn over the next five years.
Meet the Boss: Mário Lourenço, CEO, Cochan Group Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2017 ‘Leadership is learnt with time.’
Notes from the field: Takeaways from a business trip to Botswana Published by Cavan Osborne on 4 July 2017 Old Mutual portfolio manager Cavan Osborne shares his thoughts following a recent visit to Botswana.
Off the beaten track: Unpacking South Sudan’s business opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 July 2017 Local businesspeople suggest the news coming out of the country is not always reflective of the real dynamics on the ground.
South African company giving bulk buying power to low-income communities Published by Kate Douglas on 3 July 2017 Buying in bulk can lead to great savings. But low-income earners often don’t have the means to purchase items in large quantities. This company has a solution.
Meet the Boss: Olivier Jacquin, CEO, Mangalis Hotel Group Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 July 2017 ‘Surround yourself with the right people to help deliver your vision.’
Ranked: African cities with the best quality of life Published by Staff Writer on 27 June 2017 Five African cities managed to remain in the top 100 of Mercer’s 19th annual Quality of Living survey.
