What to expect from Kenya’s economy in 2013 Published by Wolfgang Fengler on 10 January 2013 The dawn of a new year is a good time to reflect on the past year and look ahead.
Publisher’s note: How we made it in Africa 2012 overview; plans for the new year Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 January 2013 How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz looks back at 2013, and discusses plans for the new year.
Meet the Boss: Mike Macharia, Group CEO, Seven Seas Technologies Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 January 2013 “Business is about people and my biggest challenge is about developing and retaining the right kind of talent.”
How a group of women in Burkina Faso started their own microcredit system Published by Olivier Nyirubugara on 9 January 2013 Olivier Nyirubugara investigates how a self-initiated microcredit system is boosting women’s business opportunities.
Tax incentives in South Africa aim to encourage investment in innovation Published by Kate Douglas on 9 January 2013 Tax benefits for investment in research and development could help boost South Africa’s economy.
How to win in Africa: 5 lessons from successful companies Published by Bain Insights on 8 January 2013 Bain & Company looks at five effective approaches for companies to navigate Africa’s thorny business landscape.
More to Mauritius than cocktails and turquoise waters Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 January 2013 How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz shares his thoughts on Mauritius.
Global competition preparing women entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level Published by Promotional Feature on 8 January 2013 The Women in Business Challenge – the business plan competition seeking women entrepreneurs presenting businesses with the potential for high growth and impact – returns in its fourth edition.
Will we be seeing slower growth in remittances to Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 7 January 2013 The last decade saw a strong growth in remittances into sub-Saharan Africa. Remittances are estimated to reach close to US$30 billion in 2015.
Tinsel actress Lizz Njagah talks about Kenya’s film and TV industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 January 2013 “Right now, the industry needs people who are brave enough to make films, not for short term gain, but with long term thinking.”
Five reasons why companies and small-scale farmers are not in business together Published by Kate Douglas on 4 January 2013 While it is mutually beneficial for companies and smallholders to do business together, they face a number of challenges.
Foreign investors cautiously optimistic about Africa, says risk expert Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 January 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Alkan Shenyuz, managing director at Veventis, about risk and foreign investment into the continent.
African mining – opportunities and challenges Published by Mthuli Ncube on 31 December 2012 Africa, which produces more than 60 metal and mineral products, has a huge potential with respect to mineral reserves exploration and production.
Most African countries could reach middle income status by 2025 Published by Shanta Devarajan and Wolfgang Fengler on 27 December 2012 One way to track Africa’s progress is by charting the number of countries that have achieved “middle income status”.