How Strive Masiyiwa won his first mobile licence by recognising the informal economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 October 2014 “I understood the informal sector was real.”
Meet the Boss: Karl Westvig, CEO, AFB Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 October 2014 “You can’t build a big business without trusting people.”
Why African companies should view China as a market, not as competition Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 October 2014 “China is no longer the factory of the world. China is becoming the market of the world.”
New survey reveals growing war for talent in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 17 October 2014 Competition for talent is increasing in Africa.
Meet the Boss: Enase Okonedo, dean, Lagos Business School Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 October 2014 “I’m a strong advocate of work-life balance.”
Sisal production akin to ‘printing money’ suggests METL Group boss Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 October 2014 “Today the prices of sisal in the world are US$2,000 a ton, and my cost of production is $700 a ton.”
Jas Bedi: The Kenyan industrialist who sees opportunity in everything Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 October 2014 “I never look at a problem and moan and groan. To me everything is opportunity.”
No escalator to the top, says ‘pan-African’ businessman Kris Senanu Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 October 2014 “You have to take the stairs, and at each step there will be barriers.”
Africa Tech Trends: Consolidation in South Africa’s e-commerce industry Published by Tom Jackson on 15 October 2014 Africa Tech Trends is a fortnightly column by Tom Jackson focusing on the most important developments in Africa’s technology industry.
AFB’s lending model based on trust rather than collateral Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 October 2014 How we made it in Africa speaks to Karl Westvig, CEO of financial services firm AFB.
South African CEO sends unusual warning to Pizza Hut and Domino’s Pizza Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 October 2014 In a frank statement, Famous Brands CEO warns the two American pizza brands not to expect an easy ride in South Africa.
When will Africa host its first Olympics? Not likely before 2032 Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 October 2014 The International Olympic Committee says it would welcome any credible bid from an African city.
Driving consumer engagement in Africa Published by Derek Bouwer on 13 October 2014 Four key considerations to successfully drive consumer engagement in Africa.
Interior design boss sells creativity and imagination Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 October 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to Moshe Noiman, founder of Classic Mouldings.
