Africa’s face today is not the one the outside world has grown accustomed to Published by Mukesh Malhotra on 1 April 2016 Organisations looking for newer opportunities for growth need to include Africa in their long-term strategy.
Footwear company discusses the opportunities it sees in Kenyan market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 April 2016 ‘We see potential in Kenya’s shoe market, but to capture the opportunities we will need big money.’
ASKY Airlines CEO on what it takes to successfully run an African carrier Published by Kate Douglas on 31 March 2016 ‘It is a very challenging environment, not only for foreign carriers, but especially for African carriers.’
Discovering Abidjan on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum Published by Kate Douglas on 30 March 2016 ‘I have heard Abidjan referred to as the Paris of Africa.’ Our journalist Kate Douglas reflects on her recent visit to Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital.
Meet the Boss: Partheeban Theodore, country head, Olam Côte d’Ivoire Published by Kate Douglas on 30 March 2016 ‘There is no reason to look beyond the continent. Every single opportunity exists here.’
Creating a high-performance culture begins by rooting out toxicity within teams Published by Quinton Douman on 30 March 2016 Incompetence, or just plain toxic behaviour of employees, negatively affects the culture, and by extension, the overall success of an organisation.
Oil and gas: Africa’s top 10 places to invest in 2016 Published by Staff Writer on 29 March 2016 Home to some of the biggest oil and gas discoveries in recent years, Africa is under-explored and its untapped hydrocarbons reserves are enormous.
How a Nigerian built an African e-commerce empire from his bedroom Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 29 March 2016 An interview with CEO Chris Folayan.
Eight trends shaping the retail and consumer sector in sub-Saharan Africa Published by PwC on 29 March 2016 Highlights from a new PwC report.
Chinese engagement in African agriculture is not what it seems Published by Ian Scoones on 29 March 2016 The assumptions about China’s role in Africa are often not borne out in reality.
How Zucchini Greengrocers found its niche in fresh produce Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 March 2016 Kenyan retailer adding more products to become a ‘gourmet store’.
The rise of mobile money in West Africa Published by Maimouna Gueye on 28 March 2016 The mobile money wave has crossed the Sahelian band over to West Africa from its Kenyan birthplace.
Manufacturing solar panels in East Africa: Rising demand, but challenges remain Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 March 2016 ‘If I told my wife I am going to set up another solar factory somewhere in Africa, she will either divorce me or kill me,’ says Haijo Kuper, MD of solar panel maker Solinc.
Economic headwinds cast shadows over Ghana’s retail sector Published by Deloitte team on 27 March 2016 Some 96% of all retail transactions in Ghana are carried out in the informal sector.
