The power and promise of brands – and the perils of a ‘one size fits all’ Published by Boston Consulting Group on 21 March 2014 African consumers are highly brand conscious compared with consumers in other countries around the world.
Burundi – more than black coffee and banana beer Published by Tielman Nieuwoudt on 21 March 2014 This landlocked East African country has good potential for growth.
The ‘absurdity’ of manufacturing in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 20 March 2014 African cocoa farmers see tiny portion of profits from finished products.
Africa must do more to unlock potential for rising intra-African trade Published by Staff Writer on 20 March 2014 Exports by African countries to their peers on the continent have surged by 32% since the 2008 economic downturn.
Don’t ignore Nigeria’s smaller neighbour Benin Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 March 2014 Consulting firm A.T. Kearney has ranked Benin as the 11th most attractive market for retailers in Africa.
African firms eye London Stock Exchange to raise capital Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 March 2014 “Companies are no longer limiting capital-raising options solely to their home jurisdictions.”
Sub-Saharan Africa’s top five retail markets Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 March 2014 The African Retail Development Index highlights markets that hold potential for growth in retail.
Pushing African agribusiness to $1tr mark Published by Kingsley Ighobor and Aissata Haidara on 19 March 2014 African agribusiness is set for a huge leap, according to a World Bank report.
‘Phenomenal’ growth expected in Nairobi’s commercial real estate market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 March 2014 The construction of high-rise buildings around Kenya’s capital points to the growing property sector.
German agriculture boss endorses foreign investment in African farming Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 March 2014 “I don’t think you have a region in the world with a bigger opportunity than Africa,” says agribusiness boss.
Meet the Boss: Gikonyo Gitonga, CEO, Axis Real Estate Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 March 2014 “We need good governance, elimination of corruption and for us Africans to believe in ourselves.”
Being a first-mover: Opportunities in Africa’s hospitality industry Published by Kate Douglas on 18 March 2014 Investors are seeing potential for hotel and property development in post-conflict and frontier markets.
Approaching education differently is key to transforming Africa’s future Published by Riaan Steenberg on 18 March 2014 Education on our continent is in something of a crisis, and action is needed quickly.
Jambojet plans to shake up East Africa’s airline industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 March 2014 Low-cost carrier Jambojet, a subsidiary of Kenya Airways, is set take to the skies on April 1.