Managers: the missing link in the African growth story Published by Jonathan Cook and Rebecca Harrison on 29 October 2012 If Africa is to capitalise on its potential, it will require managers who possess the personal drive and skills necessary to develop successful and healthy institutions.
A busy year for producers of British-Nigerian sitcom ‘Meet the Adebanjos’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 October 2012 The past year has been a busy one for the small team behind ‘Meet the Adebanjos’. Numerous television deals have been signed and the show has also been adapted for the stage.
Standard Bank sees potential in lending to Africa’s informal businesses Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 October 2012 “If we want to be a relevant bank in Africa, we have to look to banking people who are self-employed and running small businesses.”
Commercial farming in the Congo not for the faint-hearted Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 October 2012 How we made it in Africa looks at how a group of South African farmers is establishing commercial agriculture in the Congo.
Tanzania: a land of obstacles and untapped opportunities for businesses Published by Kate Douglas on 26 October 2012 Godfrey Mosha, founder of Principal Company in Tanzania, has identified some of the pros and cons of doing business in the country.
Ethiopia – Africa’s next mobile banking gold mine? Published by Marthe Van Der Wolf on 26 October 2012 Ethiopia is one of the few remaining African countries to introduce mobile banking. With the booming economy and a population of 80 million this country could be the next gold mine for mobile banking companies.
African consumer update: Facebook shopping, mall culture, and fear of missing out Published by Kate Douglas on 25 October 2012 Euromonitor recently identified some unique ICT and behavioural trends among consumers in Egypt, Kenya, South Africa and Ghana.
Seven lessons Africa can learn from Rwanda Published by Kate Douglas on 24 October 2012 The 2013 Doing Business report highlights Rwanda as one of the countries in the world that has made great strides to improve its business environment.
Thinking of trading your life in America for the tough terrain of Africa? Published by Cordie Aziz on 23 October 2012 “Living in Ghana has truly convinced me of the opportunity that exists in Africa for young entrepreneurs.”
South African company finds economic value in flies and maggots Published by Kate Douglas on 23 October 2012 Most people would struggle to see how flies, maggots and human waste can hold any monetary value. A South African company is, however, envisaging a massive industry.
SABMiller’s African strategy: halving the price of beer; doubling the price of beer Published by Claude Harding on 22 October 2012 SABMiller wants to drop the price of beer for lower-income consumers, while at the same attracting more drinkers to its premium green bottle brands.
Greedy financiers and lack of business skills holding back African entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 22 October 2012 How we made it in Africa talks to Malik Fal, the new managing director of Omidyar Network Africa.
Brand innovation turns to affordability Published by Chris Harrison on 19 October 2012 There’s clearly a segment of consumers for whom ‘reassuringly expensive’ presses a button. But in beer, as in many other spheres of brand activity, lower cost offerings have mass appeal.
How we made it in Africa is proud to announce a new media partnership with BiD Network Published by Promotional Feature on 19 October 2012 How we made it in Africa is proud to announce a new media partnership with BiD Network.