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Practical tips to cope with year end stress

Published by Claude Harding on 28 November 2012

Research has shown that the most successful individuals – the Type A personalities and perfectionists amongst us – will be more susceptible to stress than others, which probably comes as no surprise.

Winning as one. Why Powertech consolidated its African operations

Published by Kate Douglas on 27 November 2012

How we made it in Africa talks to Powertech Africa CEO Ronnie Krüger about why the company decided to consolidate its various divisions into one offering.

Entrepreneurs in the Cape Town township of Khayelitsha are finding it difficult to expand their businesses.

Enter the iShack, a possible answer to improving Africa’s slums

Published by Kate Douglas on 26 November 2012

It is estimated that seven million South Africans live in shacks in the country’s many “squatter camps” located around all major cities.

Why food is the most obvious way to tap into Africa’s consumer story

Published by Baldwin Berges on 26 November 2012

“Today African food companies are competing to build more capacity, which essentially translates into the need for capital investment.”

Nigeria – worst country for a baby to enter the world in 2013?

Published by Claude Harding on 25 November 2012

Nigeria is one of the world’s fastest growing economies. However, it is apparently also the worst country to be born in the year 2013.

‘Africa rising’: TIME magazine agrees with The Economist

Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 November 2012

Last year The Economist caused quite a stir when it came out with a cover titled ‘Africa rising’. Now TIME magazine has done exactly the same.

Young Nigerian talks about starting out in the fashion industry

Published by Kate Douglas on 23 November 2012

How we made it in Africa talks to Akintola Akindele, founder of Bandit Urban Clothing – a new, youthful, urban, fashion brand in Nigeria.

Expanding your brand across Africa

Published by Nonye Mpho Omotola on 23 November 2012

“Your African brand strategy must represent something in the hearts and minds of your consumers.”

Telecoms in Africa – still opportunity for those who know where to look

Published by Mark Jennings on 21 November 2012

“Those searching for growth would do well to look in the field of infrastructure outsourcing.”

How did Africa get to where it is today?

Published by Kate Douglas on 21 November 2012

It is undeniable that Africa is beginning to find its feet, and starting to run… fast. Once called ‘a hopeless continent’, Africa is now referred to as ‘the last investment frontier’.

‘Africa’s growth stats don’t reflect reality on ground’

Published by Claude Harding on 20 November 2012

Attention is on Africa as the new business destination of the world. But, without guidance on the ground, grand business plans can decay into regrettable adventures.

Five transport infrastructure projects due to start in East Africa

Published by Kate Douglas on 20 November 2012

As East Africa starts to see more investment coming in, the region has undertaken a number of projects aimed at improving its transportation infrastructure.

Francophone Africa: steady demand to translate marketing material into French

Published by Promotional Feature on 20 November 2012

Without a doubt, French is the passport to success in West Africa when it comes to marketing material.

So-so media? Why brands are still failing to engage audiences on social media platforms

Published by Tyrone Middleton on 20 November 2012

Simply having a Facebook page, twitter profile and Pinterest board does not guarantee success.

Articles

Practical tips to cope with year end stress

Winning as one. Why Powertech consolidated its African operations

Enter the iShack, a possible answer to improving Africa’s slums

Why food is the most obvious way to tap into Africa’s consumer story

Nigeria – worst country for a baby to enter the world in 2013?

‘Africa rising’: TIME magazine agrees with The Economist

Young Nigerian talks about starting out in the fashion industry

Expanding your brand across Africa

Telecoms in Africa – still opportunity for those who know where to look

How did Africa get to where it is today?

‘Africa’s growth stats don’t reflect reality on ground’

Five transport infrastructure projects due to start in East Africa

Francophone Africa: steady demand to translate marketing material into French

So-so media? Why brands are still failing to engage audiences on social media platforms

How this French serial entrepreneur started investing in Africa

What it takes to build a logistics network from scratch in West Africa

Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties

Where this investor sees the best opportunities in Africa

Gyms in Nigeria: ‘We could be a thousand times larger’

Sell first, produce later

From beverage cans to gyms: Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa

‘All businesses are hard,’ says Tanzanian entrepreneur

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