Investing in Africa: misconceptions and realities Published by Mark Mobius on 22 January 2013 There are many misconceptions about investing in developing markets, and Africa certainly has its fair share.
Demand for African content could boost music business, says Tim Rimbui Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 January 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Tim Rimbui, the founder of Ennovator Music, a Nairobi-based recording studio and production company.
Chinese mobile phone company Tecno explains why it only does business in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 January 2013 “We want to be the mobile king of Africa. The continent receives a lot of imports but the products are not always modelled to fit demand.”
Why General Motors consolidated its African divisions Published by Kate Douglas on 21 January 2013 General Motors has recently consolidated its African divisions into one Africa unit. How we made it in Africa finds out why.
How Davis & Shirtliff turned a family business into a regional player Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 January 2013 “Every business has its own sort of environment and the family structure suits us,” says Alec Davis of Davis & Shirtliff Group.
Sub-Saharan Africa set to continue on its robust growth path Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 18 January 2013 The World Bank this week issued its Global Economic Prospects for January 2013, reflecting strong medium-term growth expectations for sub-Saharan Africa, a continuation of the solid growth seen.
US agri equipment giant AGCO explains why it will invest $100m in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 18 January 2013 How we made it in Africa catches up with AGCO’s director for Africa and the Middle East, Nuradin Osman, to find out a bit more about the company’s African strategy.
How fast-food chain KFC addresses local cultures and tastes in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 January 2013 “A Zambian is as different to a Nigerian, as an Italian is different to a Russian, and people need to start to understand that.”
How one company is generating revenue from Nairobi’s solid waste Published by Staff Writer on 17 January 2013 To manage the Nairobi’s municipal solid waste and conserve the country’s remaining forests, Lorna Rutto and Charles Kalama founded EcoPost.
Meet the Boss: Elikem Nutifafa Kuenyehia, founder, Oxford & Beaumont Published by Kate Douglas on 17 January 2013 “In my opinion, passion is the most important criteria for deciding on a job or on what entrepreneurship venture to pursue.”
Online grocery shopping still not big in South Africa, but retailers should prepare Published by Kate Douglas on 17 January 2013 South Africa is lagging behind in terms of online grocery shopping despite having a developed and competitive retail landscape.
What you should know about Kenya’s property market in 2013 Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 January 2013 Farhana Hassanali–Hashmani, of HassConsult, tells Dinfin Mulupi about Kenya’s minuscule mortgage market, Nairobi’s high prices and whether there is a bubble.
Three African private equity trends for 2013 Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 January 2013 Three key takeaways from Silk Invest’s outlook for private equity in Africa over the next 12 months and beyond.
Ghanaian entrepreneur Elikem Kuenyehia talks about his rise to the top Published by Kate Douglas on 16 January 2013 “Dare to dream but don’t dream unless you are willing to live your dream.”