Survey finds Africa’s growing economies fail to trickle down Published by Thuso Khumalo on 3 October 2013 Despite growth across the continent, the majority of Africans still live below the bread line.
Private equity inflows will account for ‘half of FDI into East Africa in five years’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 October 2013 East Africa is “an attractive destination” for private equity funding.
The making of the middle class in Africa Published by Mthuli Ncube on 2 October 2013 The emergence of the middle class can only be sustained if strategies are put in place that expand prosperity for all.
Kenyan startup offers buyers credit for a solar power system via mobile technology Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 October 2013 M-KOPA enables low income households to buy a d.light solar home system on an instalment basis.
The provision of affordable and middle income housing on the African continent Published by Promotional Feature on 2 October 2013 Rapid urbanisation is likely to lead to an increase in the demand for housing and service delivery.
Lagos could accommodate at least 20 shopping malls, says property developer Published by Kate Douglas on 2 October 2013 Property developers focus on growing shopping malls across Nigeria.
What are good leaders really good at? Published by Ian Dean and Hennie du Plessis on 2 October 2013 There are four fundamentals which you need be thinking about as a leader.
Consumer tastes are not the same across the African continent Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 October 2013 Dairy products have various levels of market success in African countries, depending on consumers’ preferences.
Meet the Boss: Hakeem Ogunniran, managing director, UPDC (Nigeria) Published by Kate Douglas on 1 October 2013 “The majority of Nigerians are good people, entrepreneurs who are hardworking and wanting to make a success out of life.”
One smallholder’s warning for the future of farming in Africa Published by Sandy Andelman on 1 October 2013 Issues like food production, biodiversity, water and energy are all interconnected, and need to be treated as such.
Dubai investor expects ‘fast growth’ in Africa’s mid-market hotels Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 October 2013 “Not everybody can afford $300 a night,” says Diar Capital founder as it moves into the mid-range hospitality market.
The dos and don’ts of networking Published by Kate Douglas on 30 September 2013 Successful networking relies upon promoting your personal brand. Robyn Young shares her tips.
Africa is not the new China, it’s the new Africa Published by Christian Ulbrich on 30 September 2013 Africa needs responsible leaders to fully realise its growth potential.
Hotel GM on the effects of Ghana’s election and building a brand in West Africa Published by Anthony Sedzro on 30 September 2013 Holiday Inn Accra Airport general manager Bruce Potter shares his business insight.
