East Africa: How improved packaging can unlock growth for food producers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 July 2016 Food companies can boost sales by introducing packaging that better cater to the needs of urban consumers, especially those at the lower-end of the market.
South Africa’s Ascendis seeking slice of growing global sports nutrition market Published by Kate Douglas on 15 July 2016 The global wellness and natural medicine industry is expected to be a trillion-dollar industry by 2017.
Kenyan businessman aiming big with bicycle assembly plant Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 July 2016 Having set up an innovative bicycle financing model, Wycliffe Waweru is now venturing into manufacturing.
Time for African countries to rethink mining policies Published by Jade Davenport on 14 July 2016 Across the continent, a wave of mining policy adjustments is impacting Africa’s investment attractiveness.
Varying levels of success for South African companies in rest of continent Published by Peter De Ionno on 14 July 2016 Many assume South African businesses are a natural fit for other markets on the continent, but experience is showing otherwise.
Namibian entrepreneur proves there is big business in recycling Published by Kate Douglas on 13 July 2016 Rent-A-Drum has grown to dominate the recycling market in Namibia.
Africa’s richest man plans refinery to end Nigeria’s fuel woes Published by Chris Stein on 13 July 2016 By refining oil at home, Dangote says importation will end.
Meet the Boss: James Craske, country manager Kenya, Yara International Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 July 2016 ‘You can make a mistake, just don’t make the same mistake twice.’
Zimbabwe – in crisis, again Published by Charles Robertson on 12 July 2016 The underlying problem is that hyperinflation wiped out private sector savings, and the government failed to grow its own savings during the boom-time.
South Africa’s future: Premier League, Second Division, or failed state? Published by Kate Douglas on 12 July 2016 Renowned scenario planner highlights various red flags that investors in South Africa should keep an eye on.
Nigeria’s move from a fixed to a floating exchange-rate policy Published by Lumkile Mondi on 12 July 2016 The freeing of the Nigerian naira after months of policy debates saw the currency immediately plummet by 40%.
How this Norwegian fertiliser company plans to grow in Uganda and Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 July 2016 An office and a telephone not enough to boost profits.
Scenarios for South Africa in 2024 Published by Loraine Stander on 12 July 2016 Is the Rainbow Nation at a turning point?
Can oil diversify Uganda’s economy? Published by Christina Malmberg Calvo on 11 July 2016 A lot of optimism and hope is riding on the 6.5 billion barrels of crude oil in the Lake Albert basin.
