Looking beyond the obvious in sub-Saharan Africa: The rise of e-commerce Published by Euromonitor International on 17 June 2015 Nigeria boasts the largest online market for apparel and footwear in Africa, which is expected to grow from $104m in 2014 to $1,077m in 2019.
Q&A: Engineering and manufacturing driving 3D printing demand Published by Kate Douglas on 17 June 2015 3D printing has the potential to be as disruptive as the internet, and in South Africa it is starting to gain traction.
Kenya attracting growing interest from foreign retailers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 June 2015 Botswana’s largest grocery chain, Choppies, recently announced that it plans to acquire 10 stores of a Kenyan mid-tier retailer Ukwala Supermarket.
Navigating Kenya: Uber has a bumpy ride ahead Published by Hilary Heuler on 16 June 2015 This year the mobile car-for-hire service Uber arrived in Kenya, but faces stiff competition.
The most attractive niche markets in Africa Published by Ben Longman on 15 June 2015 Sometimes small is good.
Start-up snapshot: Giving Nigerians quick access to their favourite music Published by Justin Probyn on 15 June 2015 MyMusic.com.ng is a Nigerian music download platform, co-founded by Dolapo Taiwo, Tola Ogunsola and Damola Taiwo.
Patrice Motsepe: Beneficiation must make commercial sense Published by Kate Douglas on 15 June 2015 “I think part of the secret, in relation to beneficiation, is you have got to make it attractive, profitable, for the private sector.”
Entrepreneurs must tread lightly when going into business with friends or family Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2015 Here are guidelines for young entrepreneurs considering a business partnership with friends or family.
Why investors shouldn’t always ignore fragile states Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 June 2015 “The gap between what people from the outside perceive and the reality on the ground is massive.”
Africa Tech Trends: Apple Music up against local competitors Published by Tom Jackson on 12 June 2015 When Apple Music finally lands in Africa, it will enter an already overcrowded music streaming space.
Difficult to compete as a local food processor, says Zambian entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 12 June 2015 Zambian entrepreneur Monica Musonda shares some of the challenges local food processing faces.
Coca-Cola on how efficient partnerships drive big business success in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 11 June 2015 “What we have realised over the years is that partnerships between government, civil society, and the private sector are critical to addressing the many challenges we face.”
Easier financing is helping fast track energy projects and bridge gaps, says Standard Bank Published by Staff Writer on 11 June 2015 More workable and pragmatic models for project finance are helping improve the pace of projects in Africa and remove some of the bottlenecks.
Why self-awareness is key to entrepreneurial success Published by Busi Raphekwane on 11 June 2015 “Having a good understanding of who you are is the first step in developing yourself as an entrepreneur.”