How investors can make money by lending to African entrepreneurs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 October 2012 Danish company MYC4 is using the internet to allow investors from around the world to lend money directly to entrepreneurs who are doing business in Africa.
Four business lessons I learnt on top of Kilimanjaro Published by Premie Naicker on 16 October 2012 “I can’t deny that halfway through I wished I opted for retail therapy instead, but truth to be told, I won’t exchange the lessons I learnt on my journey for anything in the world.”
Why shortcuts won’t take you far in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 October 2012 International property investors and developers who think it is easier to build in Africa because of less regulation and lower standards, should think again.
From importation to producing goods locally, an entrepreneur’s story Published by Kate Douglas on 16 October 2012 “I have learned that if we produce bakery ingredients locally, our customers will get the products constantly and it helps make our business grow faster.”
Collaboration between business and government important for success of IT industry Published by Kate Douglas on 15 October 2012 How we made it in Africa speaks to Yaron Assabi, founder and CEO of the Digital Solutions Group.
Kenya is moving towards a mineral rush, unless the investors are chased away Published by Andrew Bell on 15 October 2012 An almost insatiable hunger exists globally for commodities and especially mineral resources.
Three ways to boost job creation in Africa through agriculture Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 October 2012 As countries develop, both the share and number of jobs in agriculture generally decline. Africa can, however, defy this trend.
Will South Africa’s struggles overshadow its potential? Published by Mark Mobius on 12 October 2012 South Africa has faced some struggles recently, but I think they can be overcome, and a brighter future could be ahead there for its people.
Interview: Shoprite CEO talks retail in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 11 October 2012 Shoprite Holdings chief executive Whitey Basson discusses foreign investment in Africa’s retail sector as well as Shoprite’s expansion into the continent.
Why SA’s Tiger Brands bought a stake in one of Aliko Dangote’s companies Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 October 2012 We look at why South African consumer goods giant Tiger Brands bought a 63.35% stake in Dangote Flour Mills.
Saving money and making friends: Why SABMiller is engaging local farmers Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 October 2012 By sourcing raw materials directly from farmers in Africa, beer producer SABMiller is cutting costs while also winning the support of local communities.
Are ‘new cities’ the future of Africa’s urban development Published by Faustin Moukala on 10 October 2012 Africa is urbanising fast. Today, to deal with its exponential urban growth, building new cities appears to be the new trend.
Managing risk, doing business and ultimately succeeding in Africa Published by Jacqueline Chimhanzi and Anushuya Gounden on 9 October 2012 For those wanting to access opportunities on the African continent, risk is often cited as a key challenge.
African economies must reflect our problems, says Ugandan pharma firm CEO Published by Kate Douglas on 8 October 2012 “Our factory will help to bridge this huge margin of exclusion that Africa suffers from in pharmaceutical manufacturing.”