Increasingly wealthy Nigerians: fast cars, healthy foods and fashionable clothing Published by Kate Douglas on 13 February 2013 Nigeria offers investment potential for companies looking to capitalise off the population’s increased consumer spending power.
Drug makers add support to Africa’s growth story Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 13 February 2013 Pharmaceutical spending in Africa is expected to reach USD30bn by 2016.
Nine tips on how to launch a successful product or service into the market Published by Tiisetso Maloma on 13 February 2013 Below are characteristics which your product or brand has to have if it is to be profitable.
South Africa’s investment edge in sub-Saharan Africa – time to use it or lose it Published by Staff Writer on 12 February 2013 Crunch time has arrived for South Africa’s position as investment gateway to Africa.
Africa set to become the IFC’s top investment destination, although risks remain Published by Kate Douglas on 12 February 2013 “We see the impact of Africa rising in our investments,” says the IFC’s Bernard Sheahan.
Traditional paper books still king in Kenya, but probably not for long Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 February 2013 Dinfin Mulupi caught up with Text Book Centre director Sarit Shah, to find out how e-books pose a threat to its business.
Majority of SA agribusinesses would consider opportunities in rest of Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 11 February 2013 South African agribusiness companies are eyeing the rest of the continent for growth.
Why the Barclays/ABSA Africa merger is a good deal Published by Jan Meintjes on 11 February 2013 In many ways Africa has been the favourite story for South African equities in 2012. African expansion strategies have been richly rewarded by the market over the past 12 months.
Top businessman shares 15 pieces of advice for Africa’s entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 8 February 2013 Top South African businessman Fred Robertson shares his secrets to success.
The rise of the African consumer Published by McKinsey on 8 February 2013 The single-largest business opportunity in Africa will be its rising consumer market.
Kenya is ready for new things, say founders of Nairobi yoga studio Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 February 2013 “Kenyans are not closed minded; they are always looking for opportunities to experience new things.”
Business travel driving the growth of Nigeria’s hotel industry Published by Sinah Gasela on 7 February 2013 “As Africa’s economic development hubs continue to grow, so does the movement of business and leisure travel within the continent.”
Resource nationalism a worrying trend, says economist and author Dambisa Moyo Published by Kate Douglas on 7 February 2013 Unease over resource nationalism was a recurring theme at this year’s African Mining Indaba.
South African food companies continue expansion into rest of continent Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 February 2013 Although South Africa is the most advanced economy on the continent, its economic growth is relatively sluggish compared to other African countries.