Ghanaian entrepreneur talks agribusiness and overcoming challenges Published by Kate Douglas on 27 September 2012 “I constantly have an urge to understand situations and find solutions for most problems I encounter.”
How two of Africa’s top companies keep their employees happy Published by Kate Douglas on 27 September 2012 With Google’s headquarters featuring a bowling alley, and software makers SAS Institute allowing unlimited sick days, what are companies in Africa doing to keep their employees happy?
Engineering design firm wants to ‘bring Dubai to Africa’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 September 2012 A leading UAE-based architectural and engineering design consultancy talks about setting up shop in Africa to explore new opportunities on the continent.
What you should know about Africa’s young people Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 September 2012 Staying in touch with their friends via mobile phones; scheming ways on how to build the next Facebook; and football, football, football. These thoughts and activities seem to play a central role in the lives of many African youths.
Developing transfer pricing laws in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 September 2012 Transfer pricing rules are becoming increasingly necessary on the continent.
M&A: Opportunities for SA companies in rest of continent, but challenges remain Published by Claude Harding on 25 September 2012 “The challenge with acquisitions in African countries is that the formal economies are underdeveloped and so acquisitions are feasible only on a piecemeal basis.”
Africa: ‘my last posting for my career’ Published by Kate Douglas on 22 September 2012 How we made it in Africa talks to James Deiotte, Ernst & Young’s new Africa Tax Leader, on his decision to relocate to Africa.
Interview: Dominic Adu, CEO, Ghana Home Loans Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 September 2012 How we made it in Africa’s Dinfin Mulupi interviews Dominic Adu, chief executive of Ghana Home Loans about how the business was started and Ghana’s mortgage market.
Why South Africa should take the rest of the continent seriously Published by Ivor Ichikowitz on 19 September 2012 The growth of other African economies can teach South Africa a thing or two, says Ivor Ichikowitz
Hotel developments in Africa – more business, less play Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 September 2012 Why the development and operation of business hotels is a better opportunity in Africa compared to leisure resorts.
Connecting Kenyan tech entrepreneurs with global expertise Published by Kate Douglas on 17 September 2012 “We want to give the possibility to everyone to set up and be a part of a large, strong African tech ecosystem.”
How Lois Gicheru is moving Kenya towards green energy Published by Kate Douglas on 14 September 2012 “Passion is the main trait an entrepreneur should have because when the chips are down it is the only trait that will fuel your hope.”
Interview: The man behind Africa’s answer to the iPad and iPhone Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 September 2012 How we made it in Africa speaks to Vérone Mankou, the 26 year old entrepreneur behind the African designed Way-C tablet.
Entrepreneur aims to preserve African languages and culture with black dolls Published by Kate Douglas on 13 September 2012 “Rooti dolls were not made just to offer children comfort and fun – it was more as a response to the rapid demise of African ethnic languages.”