The dos and don’ts of doing business in Nigeria Published by Mills Soko on 12 September 2016 Unravelling the complexities of the Nigerian market.
McKinsey: African companies with women leaders earn 20% more Published by Kate Douglas on 9 September 2016 Here’s what companies can do to improve their gender balance.
Is the Italy-Africa relationship taking off? Published by Antonio Pilogallo on 9 September 2016 Italy has demonstrated a renewed interest in the continent in recent years.
Why Chad is sponsoring a French football team Published by Kate Douglas on 8 September 2016 FC Metz’s new player jerseys now bear the slogan, ‘Tchad: Oasis du Sahel’ (‘Chad: Oasis of the Sahel’). Here is why.
A balance of power is the key to effective negotiations Published by Quinton Douman on 8 September 2016 Three ways to set yourself apart from competitors
New customers – not government contracts – key to growing a small business Published by Jeffrey Manu on 8 September 2016 Growing your consumer base and increasing sales volumes
Fashion blog and online store expands to brick-and-mortar outlet Published by Nelly Murungi on 7 September 2016 Commercialising Kenyan design
Are South African fashion retailers feeling pressure from global brands? Published by Kate Douglas on 7 September 2016 Analysts weigh in on how the entrance of retailers like H&M and Cotton On are impacting the performance of local players.
Development investors commit $660m for African financial services providers Published by Justin Probyn on 7 September 2016 Arise hopes to grow assets, spread across 20 countries, to $1bn by 2022.
Seven innovative companies meeting Africa’s renewable energy needs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 September 2016 Six hundred million people currently lack access to reliable grid-connected electricity in sub-Saharan Africa – these companies have solutions.
From Wall Street to e-commerce in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 6 September 2016 Olatorera Oniru cashed in her corporate career and savings to start an e-commerce platform in Nigeria.
East Africa’s second-tier cities hold untapped potential Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 6 September 2016 Throughout East Africa there are unrealised opportunities to better serve consumers in secondary cities and towns.
How to build winning businesses in Africa: 10 minutes with Massmart Published by Martyn Davies on 6 September 2016 Talking business with Massmart’s chairman Kuseni Dlamini.
Sketchy infrastructure an impediment to growth Published by Amadou Sy on 6 September 2016 Inadequate infrastructure limits the continent’s economic progress, but funding roads, ports, and power projects is difficult.